Sharing stories of clients can be hurtful

Stories are at the heart of direct service and clinical work. Whether written in case notes, shared in supervision, included in grant reports, or told at community meetings, stories help others understand the impact of our work. They build emotional connection in ways data alone cannot.

Summer driving students take to road

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago June 8-13, 2001Summer drivers’ education is underway. Students from Columbus Unified High School began May 31 learning the rules of the road before they obtain their licenses and become independent drivers.

Kindness makes everyone’s day brighter

KSU EmeritusThis week is the last of a three-part series on Kindness, it’s value to us health wise and building or expanding on the kindness you already extend to others.How might one build a routine of Kindness? If you create a kindness routine it will be easier to sustain habits of kindness.

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.

City council votes to build county jail

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago May 31 - June 7, 2001Continued study of a plan to construct a jail facility and lease it to the county was approved at Monday night’s meeting of the Columbus City Council.

Christian beliefs based on Scripture

By Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church Read Titus 2:1; 1 Timothy 1:3; 4:1, 16; 2 Timothy 1:13; 4:3; Ephesians 4:14; and Acts 2:42What do Christians believe? Is it the Apostles’ Creed? How about the Nicene or Chalcedonian Creeds? What is a creed?

Protein not enough to build muscle

Celebs like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson advocate a high-protein diet and suggest using protein-boosting beverages or supplements to protect yourself from the loss of muscle mass.

Must be digilent to control bagworms

Bagworm Activity has Begun Early in 2026The unusual warm temperatures we have experienced in Kansas for most of March and April have resulted in bagworm caterpillars emerging (eclosing) from eggs.

Some pain normal during recovery

Many equate pain with injury and thus assume that pain should be a straight line when recovering. So, if pain flares up a bit, they worry that something is wrong. Maybe the injury is getting worse, or they “overdid it” the day before.

Dobkins, Richards achieve Eagle rank

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago May 31 - June 7, 2001An Eagle Court of Honor was held Sunday, May 13, at the Columbus Methodist Church for Noble Dobkins and Jared Richards. Both scouts had completed all requirements to obtain Eagle rank.