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Testosterone replacement can have risks

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Testosterone replacement can have risks

Andrew Ellisworth, M.d.

Monday, February 10, 2025

A few (or more) years ago, Popeye the Sailor Man was an inspirational cartoon character. When needed, the superhero would quickly swallow some spinach and become strong, able to pack a punch that would defeat any evil villain.

Washington’s family influenced his future

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Washington’s family influenced his future

Lois Carlson

Monday, February 10, 2025

For many of us, February is a bright spot after the let-down of the extra busy holidays and often very cold weather of January. (Especially true this year.) February ushers in Ground Hog Day, the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and birthdays of two of our greatest U.S.

New feature to highlight Kansas gardeners

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New feature to highlight Kansas gardeners

With Cynthia Domenghini

Monday, February 10, 2025

Garden Talk Garden SpotlightIn 2024 we began a new feature called the “Garden Spotlight”. We highlighted multiple Kansas gardeners sharing their creative strategies for successful gardening as well as what led them to become a gardener.

Seek His kingdom before all else

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Seek His kingdom before all else

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Read Matthew 6:25-34 In 2025, many young people, mostly males in their twenties, are embracing the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faiths, creating an inspiring wave of conversions. This reflects a desire for unity often missing in Protestant denominations.

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Ella Buzzard & Marilyn Schmitt

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago February 2 - 8, 2000Local students who were named to the Dean’s List at Missouri Southern State College for the fall semester include: Alyson Randall, senior, psychology; and Jessica L.

God is there to help when needed

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God is there to help when needed

Allen Fischgrabe

Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Beginning of KnowledgeDon’t look now but another tragedy of epic proportions is headed this way. Whether it is a natural event such as ice and snow or a man-made social disturbance, turmoil never takes a day off.

Jesus fulfilled his duty to save mankind

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Jesus fulfilled his duty to save mankind

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Study Text: Luke 2:22-32Whenever a draft for military service was enacted in the USA, there have been reasons why a person could be exempted. Physical or other handicaps rendered a man ineligible. If one was engaged in certain occupations, he was deferred.

Teach teens to handle stress, setbacks

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Teach teens to handle stress, setbacks

Jill Kruse, Do

Monday, February 3, 2025

The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3 percent of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35 percent increase since 2016.

Household inventory could be important

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Household inventory could be important

Lois Carlson

Monday, February 3, 2025

The past month and yes, even the past week has been filled with tragedy. We as individuals are never ready for life’s tragedies because as we know “they always happen to someone else.” That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to prepare for loss, just in case.

Weir city employees appointed

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Weir city employees appointed

Ella Buzzard & Marilyn Schmitt

Monday, February 3, 2025

25 Years Ago February 2 - 8, 2000Weir Mayor Douglas V. Grotheer appointed the following city employees for 2000: Susan Adams, librarian; Haskell Carter, municipal court judge; Jr. Collingsworth, superintendent of public works; Jennifer D.

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