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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Friday, September 26, 2025
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.
Do you have skeletons in your closet?

Do you have skeletons in your closet?

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Do you have skeletons in your closet?

Ella Buzzard
Monday, September 22, 2025
Genealogy CornerAs you go back through the generations in your family history, you may open a door and find “skeletons in the closet” hiding.
Many of the railway passenger carriages of the 1830s, bore a striking resemblance to the stagecoaches of that period. The bottom looked like a stagecoach and on top was an open-air “promenade deck” equipped with seats and awning, the last word in passenger train luxury.

Many of the railway passenger carriages of the 1830s, bore a striking resemblance to the stagecoaches of that period. The bottom looked like a stagecoach and on top was an open-air “promenade deck” equipped with seats and awning, the last word in passenger train luxury.

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Railroads important to country’s history

Lois Carlson
Monday, September 22, 2025
KSU EmeritusRailroads have been an important part of the early history of our country, long before they reached the midwest where we live. Railroad towns here in our immediate area helped with commerce and travel in a huge way, but when and where did our country’s earliest railroads begin?
Years Ago

Years Ago

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Years Ago

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Monday, September 22, 2025
25 Years Ago September 21 - 27, 2000The Columbus Unified High School Athlete of the Week is varsity soccer player and senior Chad Ruddick. He was chosen for his outstanding goalkeeping.A ribbon cutting was held at the new Simpson Funeral Home to welcome the firm to the Columbus business community.
Faith in God gives life new meaning

Faith in God gives life new meaning

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Faith in God gives life new meaning

Pastor David Symm
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchOne morning in 1888, the Swedish chemist and industrialist who invented dynamite, Alfred Nobel, picked up a newspaper and was shocked to see his own obituary. Alfred’s brother Ludvig was the Nobel who had died, but a reporter did a story about Alfred.
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Years Ago

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Years Ago

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
25 Years Ago September 14 - 20, 2000Elizabeth Randall, of Columbus, won $5,000 playing the Kansas Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at the Fast Mart Convenience Store at 300 West Maple. The sales clerk was Diana Dickinson of Columbus.
Satan uses lies to confuse believers

Satan uses lies to confuse believers

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Satan uses lies to confuse believers

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church
Thursday, September 18, 2025
From the Pastor’s PenRead Genesis 3Last week, we saw how God created everything and desired to live with us in it. Genesis showed us just how intricate He was in creating everything and making space available for us to fellowship together and to commune with Him.
Jesus’ resurrection gives hope for all

Jesus’ resurrection gives hope for all

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Jesus’ resurrection gives hope for all

Allen Fischgrabe
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Beginning of KnowledgeThere was no one quite like him among his contemporaries. Simon Peter, occasionally referred to as Cephas, was a unique individual. From his lowly beginnings as a simple fisherman to his development as a leader, Peter displayed an interesting mix of character traits.

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Kansas Legislative Hotline

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Information about the 2025 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.
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