Don’t be afraid to ask doctor questions

We have all heard it before. Before the end of the visit, the doctor will usually ask, “Do you have any questions?” That is usually the precise moment that my mind goes completely blank. Every question I can think of seems silly or embarrassing.

Little things are often very important

Have you ever given thought to the importance of little things? Last week I came across a very old book entitled “The New Century Speaker and Writer.” I think it was printed in 1901.

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.

Ellis Island was unlikely source of name changes

Genealogy CornerYou probably have heard someone say that their family’s name was changed at Ellis Island. Actually, it is unlikely that the name changed there. The clerks at Ellis Island didn’t write down the names because they worked from lists that had been written by the shipping companies.

Healthy eating, more activity reduces several problems

Protecting your child’s heartLess than a third of American kids ages two to 19 have a healthy cardiovascular system.

God’s plan is for all to know, love Him

The Beginning of KnowledgeLife goes on, the same as it always has. People go to work, raise families, and enjoy a little recreation. Week after week blends into the next, and soon another year is past.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,Today, Cherokee County landowners can do what they wish with their land. Building a barn, putting an extension on your home or leasing ground to solar – that’s your right as a property owner. That right is being challenged by new zoning ordinances proposed in the County.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2000Floedna Fiedler, of Columbus, was presented with the Kansas Public Transit Association’s “Willie Murry Award” at an awards luncheon in Wichita. Mrs. Fiedler worked many years as the CLASS LTD transportation specialist.

Fellowship among believers important to faith

From the Pastor’s PenRead Genesis 1-2; Hebrews 10:19-25If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard, seen this in videos, or maybe even argued that going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, nor is it explicitly stated in the Bible.I was this person for about ten years.

Kansas Legislative Hotline

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.