Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon

Part two, getting the most out of your healthcare

After your visit: Your physician may order blood work, x-rays or a scan of your body. If the concern is acute or potentially a threat to your immediate health, you may be asked to wait for your results in the clinic. Normally, patients may leave and await their results from home.

Blue Bird of Happiness a perfect gift

When I was a little girl growing up, there was a picture on the living room wall at my aunt and uncle’s home that fascinated me. It was the picture of a young girl, sitting on a garden bench looking at a blue bird in a tree.

Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Rabbit judging held at the fairgrounds

25 Years Ago July 23 - 29, 1998 The 4-H Rabbit Show was held at the fairgrounds. Janelle Hodgson was the senior champion in fitting and showing with Amanda Wright as the junior champion and Lauren Peterson the reserve champion.

Phone scam alert from Sheriff

Message from the Sheriff A phone scam circulating throughout the area has Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves alerting residents and reminding them to be cautious if they answer the phone from someone they don’t know.

Consequences not the same as punishment

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Christians are to be a reflection of Christ Crucified. We suffer plenty for our sin and sometimes because of the sin of others. But Jesus is the Real suffering one. So, You are not blamed or punished for your sins. Jesus is.

Current news reveals another tragedy coming

The Beginning of Knowledge Don’t look now but another tragedy of epic proportions is headed this way. Whether it is a natural event such as wildfires or a man-made social disturbance, turmoil never takes a day off.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.