God comforts those experiencing grief

From the Pastor’s PenRead Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 40:1; 61:1-3; Matthew 5:4Almost everyone has experienced loss, whether through loved ones, careers, or essential aspects of life. Grief results from loss and manifests as crying, anger, depression, or confusion.

Jesus paid the admission into heaven

The Beginning of KnowledgeThere are times when a particular facility will have an event that is so popular that it is difficult to get a ticket for the occasion. The price of admission can be so sky-high that only the ultra-wealthy can afford to purchase a ticket.

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.

Government to help ill chemical workers

25 Years Ago January 18 - 24, 2001The Federal Government announces that former southeast Kansas chemical plant workers will be compensated for sickness resulting from being exposed to radiation, beryllium and other hazards while working on government nuclear weapons contracts.

Protecting your child from concussions

About 70 percent of emergency department visits for sports and recreation- related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions are among children ages 17 and younger.

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.