Walter Reed found cause of yellow fever

KSU EmeritusIt is easy to become creatures of habit. We hear of places and it seems to go in one ear and out the other. We hear names, some that are very familiar to us but do we ever take time to look beyond the name and find out more about that name?

Years Ago

25 Years Ago June 8 - 14, 2000The Columbus Unified High School Journalism Department won recognition by the Joplin Globe in the 2000 High School Journalism Awards. The entire staff won first place for editorial writing.

Oplotnik completes Eagle project

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago Week of June 1 - 7, 2000Scout Jo Oplotnik helped make fish habitats out of old car tires and wire by working with Jim Ross, conservationist with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, on his project to attain Eagle rank.

Remedy for sin provided to all

The Beginning of KnowledgeThere is a 300-pound gorilla in the room. Its name has just three letters. They are S, I, and N. This is not a pretty subject, but it is one that must be addressed. To ignore sin only makes it worse, as does feeding it.

God promises to take care of us

Read Genesis 28:10-22Have you ever felt God wasn’t near because of your choices? Or that He would only be near if you did the right thing? Sometimes, as Christians, we believe we need to pray and read the Bible in just the right way daily for God to bless us.

Spend time with kids, not screens

How parents’ ‘technoference’ harms kidsKids younger than 18 months who are hanging out with a TV on in the background have poorer language development - possibly because their parents (watching the TV) don’t talk to them as much.

Warm season grasses should be aerated

With Cynthia Domenghini Roots make up 90 percent of grass plants and need oxygen for survival. Compacted soil restricts the roots’ access to oxygen and inhibits growth. Aeration loosens the soil, allows air to enter and provides better infiltration of water and nutrients.

Help teens learn good mental health skills

The start of summer brings a sense of excitement for many teens. Take a moment to reflect back to your teen years. As we reminisce, we can likely all say that our adolescent years were a unique and informative time of our life.

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.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago Week of June 1 - 7, 2000Alin Golden, a city employee since 1990, was named as the new city superintendent at the Columbus City Council meeting.Randi Mercer, daughter of Randy and Christy Mercer of Columbus, had her long hair cut and donated the hair to “Locks of Love.