Physical activity boosts working memory

It’s all over the Internet that Charles Barkley remembers he ate two pizzas and drank three beers right before an NCAA tournament, and scored 44 points.

Residents fight K102 abandonment

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago Dec. 29, 1999-Jan. 4, 2000A group of residents in northern Cherokee County is organizing to fight the proposed state abandonment of K102 Highway between Scammon and West Mineral.The Columbus Lions Club is hoping for a lot of fireworks...

Exercise tips for cold, dreary weather

Even if you’re good about getting daily physical activity during the spring, summer and fall, chances are that when winter comes, you spend more time in bed, do less light physical activities like strolling around or doing housework, and shorten the time you spend exercising.This may happen because...

Needy families receive food, clothing

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago December 22 - 28, 1999Because of the partnershipping of the Department of Human Services, 21’st Cemetery Homestead, Labette Correctional Conservation Camp, and Southeast Kansas Technical School, several homes are being built in Columbus...

Good news of great joy, peace for all

Read Luke 2:8-20 What’s in a story, right? What do we learn from stories like Elf, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol, or from How the Grinch Stole Christmas (which depends on whether you watch one of the movies or read the book)?

God’s wisdom alone reigns supreme

The Beginning of KnowledgeThe parables spoken by Jesus carry significant messages. These earthly stories with heavenly meanings help the hearer to better understand critical spiritual concepts.

Exercise improves overall wellbeing

“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it”. Plato said that some 2300 years ago. It is not news to anyone that moving the body is the best way to stay healthy.

Christmas symbols have special meanings

For the past several years we have been going to Branson, Missouri, to take in shows there and one of our favorites is “The Hughes Brothers Show”. We first saw their show just a couple of years after they came to Branson, and it was a western show put on by the five Hughes Brothers.

Kansas Legislative Hotline

Information about the 2023 KansasLegislature 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.

Do not be deceived by false prophets

The Beginning of KnowledgeWhen an object or an idea appeals to the senses, it is considered pleasant and enjoyable. However, when upon closer inspection the evidence proves that the thing in question is only a cheap imitation, disappointment replaces delight.