Weir students attend writer’s conference

25 Years Ago April 21 - 27, 1999Weir Elementary students who were chosen to represent Weir in the annual Young Authors Conference at Pittsburg State University were: First Grade – Nathan Barnes, Colton Boyer and Johnny LeBoeuf; Second Grade – Amanda Barnes, Hali Dawe and Alyssa Uber; Third Grade –...

End times should bring concern

The Beginning of KnowledgeAll things belong to God (Psalm 24:1). That is why it is so strange to hear someone say that they are not concerned about the end of time. The cessation of this finite world, and the beginning of the eternal, are possessed by Jehovah.

Adequate sleep is major health issue

DRS. OZ AND ROIZENTrouble sleeping?You are not alone. Inadequate sleep is a major health issue in America. Around a third of folks have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or sleeping for the recommended seven to nine hours.

Common ways to help alleviate dry skin

An exceedingly common question I get in clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin.

Students send ‘a Mouse to College’

25 Years Ago April 21 - 27, 1999Lisa Overman claimed her innocence after being thrown in jail during the American Heart Association Cardiac Arrest event.

Historical site highlights Ingalls’ history

Last week I wrote about the Little House on the Prairie Site near Independence, Kansas. It is just one of many interesting historical sites here in our corner of the state. Last week I shared information about the Indian population in the area where the Ingalls family lived.

Caring for fall bulbs in the spring

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Existing plantings can be divided at this time as well. Fall and winter is when these bulbs are developing the root system that will support the above-ground growth in the spring.Choose an area with full sun to part shade.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924.

Antiques & Collecting

Many of us have a bread box in the kitchen.

Mankind’s greatest need is God’s mercy

What is mankind’s greatest need? Some might say oxygen or maybe food and water, or any other item that is of a physical sort. However, the Bible makes plain one definite need, and that would be one that is spiritual in nature. What is desperately required is mercy. The reason for this is obvious.