Lifestyle

Guidelines for cooking, eating with confidence

News Staff

Friday, February 2, 2024

Eating with confidence starts with cooking with confidence. Do you often feel overwhelmed in the kitchen? We live in a world where we are told to “eat the rainbow”, but what if we don’t know where to start in the kitchen? This could lead us to reach for convenient foods and snacks.

Furniture restoration, alteration has been occurring for hundreds of years

News Staff

Friday, February 2, 2024

It’s a current trend to buy inexpensive old furniture and paint, decorate or otherwise alter it into something new. Some people may see this as disrespectful to history, but it’s a practice that has been going on for hundreds of years.

Important to monitor sleep patterns

News Staff

Friday, February 2, 2024

Q: I’m having a lot of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep these days. I know how lousy it makes me feel the next day -- but are there any other health concerns I should have about it? And if so, what should I do? I am 42. Steve R.

Billings is January Lion of the Month

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

At the January Columbus Lions Club meeting, Taryn Billings was recognized as the Lion of the Month. A member of LEO Club, Billings is also on the wrestling team, the soccer team, plays softball and was a member of the Powder Puff football team.

Central School showcases new amenities

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

During the open house at Central School in Columbus, attendees were able to view the new classrooms. More space and comfortable seating areas will no doubt be beneficial to the learning experience.

Bullard named to Washburn Dean’s List

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Washburn University has announced its fall 2023 Dean’s List honorees. Kennedy Bullard from Columbus has been named to the list. Bullard is a 2023 graduate of Columbus Unified High School. She is the daughter of John and Shanell Bullard.

Despite negative associations, snails often in decorative arts

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Snails have a lot of negative associations. Their slow movement makes them a symbol of laziness and inefficiency. They are garden pests, eating plants and oozing slime.

Southeast FBLA attend competition

News Staff

Friday, January 26, 2024

Southeast Future Business Leaders of America attended the District I FBLA Competition at Pittburg State University January 23. Twenty-two students participated in break-out sessions while others were in the finals of their presentation events.

LCC announces top academic students

News Staff

Friday, January 26, 2024

The following fulltime students have been honored for their academic achievements for the Fall 2023 semester at Labette Community College. Columbus students named to the President’s List include Alexis Scofield and Archer Dobkins.

Guest speaker at PEO meeting

News Staff

Friday, January 26, 2024

A guest speaker was featured at the Chapter V PEO, Columbus meeting Thursday, January 17. The monthly meeting was also a celebration of Founder’s Day. Denise Hedges, Director of Leadership Development at Cottey College. Five members from Chapter BT, Baxter Springs also attended.

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