Public water works appreciated

Dear Editor, Waking up without water, especially graduation weekend, could have been a disaster in Columbus. As a local business owner with a Guest House and Gallery, the fear of sending potential guests (and those who were already here) elsewhere is an option that was almost a grim reality.

Mechanic,chef drops out of contest

Doubts are gone about the winner of the best tasting doughnut from the contest last Friday. Arnie, the auto mechanic/pastry chef, bowed out before the judging started.

Summer just around corner, time for sunscreen

Summer is just around the corner and warm days outside in the sunshine will soon be here. This is the perfect time to remember the importance of sunscreen.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m.. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

History of wheat industry in Kansas

Last week I shared some of my childhood memories of wheat harvest living on the family farm. This week I want to share a little history of our wheat industry here in Kansas.

Twelve compete in National Junior Olympics

25 Years Ago June 5 - 11, 1997 Karen Schmidt, certified nursing assistant at Autumn Place in Columbus, was honored by the National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants with a 1997 Resident Service Commitment Award.

Roving Reporter

Paizley Buergin Go swimming because it’s fun. Nakooma Farrel I want to go to Texas because they have cherry donuts. Ally Walters Swim because I like to.

Up the mountain, trusting in God

Recently I was rereading Genesis 22, the account of when Abraham was asked to sacrifice Isaac. If you don’t know it, it’s true, God tells Abraham to take his only son and offer him as a burnt offering. If you know the story well, you may have been taught about Abraham’s obedience to God.

Lessons learned from Noah

These days, not a few people might refer to a certain Bible character whenever they are discussing the weather. Some might ask each other, “Are you building an ark yet?” Of course, this question is based upon the historically accurate account of Noah (Genesis 6-10).

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