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Several ways to manage Type 2 diabetes

Several ways to manage Type 2 diabetes

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Several ways to manage Type 2 diabetes

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Dr. Jill Kruse, DOMedications used to treat Type 2 diabetes have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. As our understanding of the disease has grown, scientists have learned that Type 2 diabetes is not caused by a single problem in the pancreas.

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Time to start getting ready for winter

Matthew Mckernan
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
K-State Garden HourJoin us next week, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for the next K-State Garden Hour webinar on “Groundcovers for Kansas - Covering Your Bases.” The presentation will be live from Noon to 1pm.
Students collecting for United Way

Students collecting for United Way

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Students collecting for United Way

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
25 Years Ago October 4 -10, 2001Students of the Columbus Unified High School community service class are collecting money and thoughts to send to Washington, D.C. and New York City students through the United Way.
Jesus promises eternal life to all believers

Jesus promises eternal life to all believers

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Jesus promises eternal life to all believers

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church
Friday, October 2, 2026
From the Pastor’s PenFunerals can be tough as people mourn loved ones. I often share a comforting thought: Jesus wept over Lazarus’s death, showing that even He felt loss. Yet, His love and power were greater, and He raised Lazarus.This isn’t selfish; it’s a reason for hope.
Life is a gift that must be treasured

Life is a gift that must be treasured

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Life is a gift that must be treasured

Allen Fischgrabe
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Beginning of KnowledgeLife is precious. Certainly, any present of value is appreciated; no greater gift exists than the gift of life (Mark 8:37). Any sensible person in possession of a valuable item treats it with care and respect.
Columbus to place police officers in schools

Columbus to place police officers in schools

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Columbus to place police officers in schools

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
25 Years Ago Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2001Columbus has been proved for a federal grant which will place a police officer in the local schools, the city council was told at its meeting on Monday night.
Heartburn can be easily treated

Heartburn can be easily treated

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Heartburn can be easily treated

Andrew Ellisworth, M.d.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Most of us have experienced heartburn or acid reflux at some point. It may happen after eating too much. You might burp up food or liquid, notice a sour taste in your throat, or feel a burning pain in the middle of your chest.
Cub Scouts visit newspaper office

Cub Scouts visit newspaper office

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Cub Scouts visit newspaper office

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
25 Years Ago Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2001A group of Cub Scouts from Pack 75 visited the Advocate recently to learn about the newspaper and watch the paper’s printing press in action.
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