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Full Service adds new office building, show room

Full Service adds new office building, show room

Full Service adds new office building, show room

25 Years Ago August 20-26, 1998 Bill Whitley painted Napier’s Barber Shop on the northwest corner of the Columbus square as owner Charlie Napier watched. Karen Stoker and Mike Langerot were married June 6, 1998 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon.
Challenges facing US health care

Challenges facing US health care

Challenges facing US health care

Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex – and expensive – the challenges increase.
Hi Neighbor

Hi Neighbor

One of the leading causes of death

There isn’t anyone that I know that doesn’t know of one or more people who have suffered or are currently dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. This dreaded disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States as well as other countries.
Artist Karl Drerup brought the old art of enameling into the 20th century. His pieces have bright colors, stylized shapes and vibrant designs.

Artist Karl Drerup brought the old art of enameling into the 20th century. His pieces have bright colors, stylized shapes and vibrant designs.

Enamel decorative art popular in the 18th century in Europe

Enamel has been used in decorative arts since at least the Middle Ages. It was especially popular in Europe and Asia in the 18th and 19th centuries. With this in mind, it may sound like an unlikely medium for the 20th century. But modern art embraces the unexpected.
Ten new instructors at USD 493

Ten new instructors at USD 493

Ten new instructors at USD 493

25 Years Ago August 13 - 19, 1998 Ken Keely, a local rural mail carrier for 28 years, was elected president of the Kansas Rural Letter Carriers Association. Approved by the Columbus City Council were annexation petitions for two homes on North Indiana.
Teachings so much more than average human could present

Teachings so much more than average human could present

Teachings so much more than average human could present

The Beginning of Knowledge What a great teacher! Jesus Christ, the Son of God, walked this earth in a man’s body (Philippians 2:8). His teachings, however, were so much more than the average human could present.

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 1-800-4323924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.
Highland School earns accreditation

Highland School earns accreditation

Highland School earns accreditation

25 Years Ago August 13 - 19, 1998 Highland School in Columbus successfully completed its first cycle of Quality Performance Accreditation and has earned state accreditation under the state board’s continuous improvement system.