Podiatrists can help eliminate foot pain

Our feet support us all day, but often get overlooked until they start hurting. When every step hurts, it becomes clear how important our feet are. There are many things that can cause foot pain. A common cause is problems with the arches in the feet.There are three arches in the foot.

Special memories from trip to Rome

As promised last week, a little more about the special choir trip to Rome December 30, 2025-January 8, 2026. After a very long plane flight starting at KCI and landing in Rome, we got there in the morning and of course hotel checkin wasn’t until afternoon.

Kansas Legislative Hotline

Information about the 2026 Kansas Legislature and legislative session is only an email, online chat or phone call away on the Legislative Hotline for Kansans, 1-800-432-3924.

Several filings for city council slots

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago January 18 - 24, 2001There have been a number of filings for the upcoming Columbus city council election in April. Mayor Grant Spieth has filed for reelection.

Proud of her community

Dear Editor:In the many decades that my family has lived in Columbus, we have had the opportunity to meet and become acquainted with many wonderful people. As the years passed and the friendships grew, we were able to see the value of a strong community.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Columbus Country Club elects officers

25 Years Ago January 11 - 17, 2001The Honor Roll for the second nine weeks at the Weir Attendance Center have been announced. The Eighth Grade all A honor roll recognized Anna Engleman. The Seventh Grade All A honor roll recipients were Lynsey Turner and Janel Wydick.

All is better for those who rely on God

The Beginning of KnowledgeThey had made up their minds. Nothing would be able to stop them. The children of Israel were determined to make up for past errors (Numbers 14:40). But rather than listen to sound divine advice, they went ahead and initiated an ill-fated invasion (Numbers 14:41-45).

Jesus comforts those dealing with grief

From the Pastor’s PenJohn 20:11-18 The holidays are over, and many have put away decorations. Many have just spent their first holidays without a loved one. This is due to grief. Grief is the expression of loss. About 57 percent of Americans have experienced a loss in the past three years.

Ancestors aid in learning personal identity

Genealogy CornerGenealogists sometimes search out their ancestors to better learn about their own identity and where they came from. Finding out about the amazing people who came before us helps us find the puzzle pieces that complete the picture of who we are.