Commentary
News Staff
There is a common saying in public health: “Everything is public health.” That is because public health touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Orphan Trains interesting part of history
Lois Carlson
KSU EmeritusOne of the stops on a recent Kansas bus trip was a stop in Concordia, where we visited the Orphan Train Museum.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
CUHS Drill Team selling fireworks
Ella Buzzard
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago June 28 - July 3, 2001Members of the Columbus Unified High School Drill Team are taking orders on large family packs of fireworks. Orders can be placed with any drill team member or Gregg or Jane Ann Turner.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Removing strawberry blossoms helps future growth
Matthew Mckernan
Remove Blossoms On Newly Planted StrawberriesJune-bearing strawberry plants that were planted this spring should have their flower blossoms pinched off. New plants have a limited amount of energy.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Columbus approves building new pool
News Staff
25 Years Ago June 21-27, 2021Columbus will be building a new swimming pool, citizens of the city decided Tuesday.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Everyone should resolve to help others
Allen Fischgrabe
The Beginning of KnowledgeIt’s just not fair, the way that a person or persons will attempt to pass their negativity towards someone else. The oppressor tries to harass or offend the victim so that a feeling of artificial superiority can be achieved.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Healthy living charges immune system
Dr. Michael Roizen
Bringing your immune system into prime timeYour immune system is designed to protect you from toxins, infections, harmful viruses and bacteria, and to destroy abnormal cells, like cancer.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Jesus died to save all believers
Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church
From the Pastor’s PenWhen you responded to Jesus’ call to be saved, how did you do it? Many said the “Sinner’s Prayer.” Others accepted Him into their hearts. The real question is, how are you saved? Or better, how does the Bible say we are saved?
Friday, June 26, 2026
Happy Father’s Day. Even before it was officially a national holiday, advertisements encouraged shoppers to buy gifts for Dad -- and treat him like a king. Photo Credit: Potter & Potter Auctions (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
Shopping for dad encouraged before it was holiday
Terry Kovel
As the old saying goes, “A man’s home is his castle.” According to ads like this one, on Father’s Day, he’s king. While holidays honoring fathers have been observed for hundreds of years, the first American Father’s Day, as we know it, was observed on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Help is available when caring for dementia patients
Ranelle Nissan, Ph.d And Allison Naber, Ph.d
Caregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026