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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Friday, May 13, 2022

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 Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Baxter teacher receives educator award

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Baxter teacher receives educator award

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Friday, May 13, 2022

25 Years Ago May 8 - 14, 1997 Kansas State University graduates from Columbus are Anita Naomi Reid, Bachelor of Science in architecture, and Serena Lynn Alford, Bachelor of Science in agriculture.

What is favorite genre of music?

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What is favorite genre of music?

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

David Kwolek I like everything. I don’t have a favorite. Emily Elisabeth Probably Country because it most relates to why you’re feeling happy or sad. Riley Daniel Country. It’s just better.

Recommendation for computer lab at Central

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Recommendation for computer lab at Central

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

25 Years Ago May 8 - 14, 1997 Ray Judkins, Central Junior High principal, made a recommendation to the Columbus USD493 Board of Education for a new computer lab at Central.

Pickens speaks, writes in different languages

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Pickens speaks, writes in different languages

Hogspore News By Clet Litter As Told To Bob

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Mumford Pickens is a right smart feller. He can speak and write a bunch of languages, but I can’t ever tell what’s true or not. He once told me that he was able to make puns in the Cherokee language. There weren’t no way to prove it. Then I remembered Chief Sitting Quietly.

Fundraisers for Senior class trip

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Fundraisers for Senior class trip

Hi Neighbor By Lois Carlson

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The last few days of school are just around the corner for students graduating from high school. As I listen to the many plans around graduation, it brings back memories of my own high school graduation and how it was made special. I am speaking of our senior class trip.

Womens feel less exposed when socks are left on

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Womens feel less exposed when socks are left on

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Over the course of my career, I have performed countless pelvic exams on women of all ages from all walks of life. There are two common patient behaviors that I have observed. First, most women leave their socks on.

What is your dream vacation?

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What is your dream vacation?

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Rebeka Tasker I would like to go to Greece. Megan Simons Hawaii. Because I want to see the beaches and the ocean. Karli King Probably Barcelona, Spain. I was supposed to go there in June of 2020, but it got postponed because of COVID-19.

Columbus Christian Center gets surprise gift

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Columbus Christian Center gets surprise gift

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Friday, May 6, 2022

25 Years Ago May 1 - 7, 1997 John and Brea Newberry, of Columbus, and their son, Broc, announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Emily Mae, born April 25, 1997 at Freeman Hospital.

How to get a return on your investment

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How to get a return on your investment

Pastor Cheri Mccamey

Friday, May 6, 2022

What if I told you I could 100 percent guarantee you a return on your investment? Yes it’s true. I can do that. Without fail, I can guarantee you a return on your investment every time. How? By doing it as unto the Lord.

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