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Art students win competition

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Art students win competition

News Staff

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

25 Years Ago March 31 - April 6, 1999Terracy Kirsch, a senior at CUHS, received first place for hand drawing at the Independence Community College competition. Crystal Arellano, also a CUHS senior, was the Gold Key winner at the Kansas Scholastic Art Awards competition.

Baking soda good for cleaning jobs

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Baking soda good for cleaning jobs

News Staff

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

A glance at the calendar tells us we are already one-fourth of the way through 2024. Yes, New Years, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and now even Easter are a thing of the past for 2024 and soon March Madness will join those ranks.

Controlling crabgrass, other weeds

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Controlling crabgrass, other weeds

Garden Talk

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

StrawberriesFrom mid-March through early-April it’s strawberry planting time in Kansas. As long as the soil is ready to be worked (not frozen or saturated) you can plant. If your soil hasn’t been tested for a few years, it is best to have that done to inform your fertilization practices.

We have eternal life because Jesus lives

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We have eternal life because Jesus lives

News Staff

Friday, March 29, 2024

Read Luke I’ve never experienced death. I don’t know what it’s like. I have experienced grief, which is loss. My grandfather passed when I was very young. My grandma passed when I was in my late teens. Those were my mother’s parents. My dad’s parents passed in my teens.

His resurrection certifies His ancestry

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His resurrection certifies His ancestry

News Staff

Friday, March 29, 2024

At last, the deadness of winter is beginning to fade. The joy of spring, with all its freshness and beauty, is emerging. God’s creative power becomes more and more obvious as the days grow longer.

Helping teens, elderly feel mentally stronger

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Helping teens, elderly feel mentally stronger

News Staff

Friday, March 29, 2024

Helping your teen feel happier and mentally strongerIf you’re worried about how your teenager is doing, you are not alone. A recent study by the Child Mind Institute found that almost 25 percent of parents are concerned about a child’s mental health.

Candidate forum held in Columbus

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Candidate forum held in Columbus

News Staff

Friday, March 29, 2024

25 Years Ago March 24 - 30, 1999Candidates for Columbus office questioned during a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum included W. E.

Shortness of breath can have varying causes

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Shortness of breath can have varying causes

News Staff

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

“Well, doc,” the patient was telling me, “I get winded so easily now. I can hardly go to the mailbox without stopping to catch my breath. It did not used to be that way. Do you think something is wrong?”Many of us have experienced shortness of breath.

Women form new group to promote unity

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Women form new group to promote unity

News Staff

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

25 Years Ago March 24 - 30, 1999David and Dixie Rockers, of Carthage, Missouri, announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Rose, on March 23, 1999. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Virginia Rockers of Columbus.

Easter brings fond childhood memories

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Easter brings fond childhood memories

News Staff

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

As I write this week’s column it is more than chilly outside with a pretty good cold north wind. However, the spring flowers don’t seem to mind. I have been enjoying the few jonquils I have in my yard as well as those scattered around town. They are a sure sign of spring.

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