Columbus man was Kansas leader during Spanish flu

Happy Birthday Kansas

  • Dr. Charles S. Huffman
    Dr. Charles S. Huffman
  • Richland Valley country school where Dr. Charles S. Huffman began his teaching career. He also worked as a hired hand for neighbors to earn money for medical school.
    Richland Valley country school where Dr. Charles S. Huffman began his teaching career. He also worked as a hired hand for neighbors to earn money for medical school.
    Today, January 29, the state of Kansas is celebrating its 160th year of statehood. Deeply immersed in the COVID-19 pandemic the state, with nearly 4,000 deaths, and social distancing, a party is not on the agenda. However, recognizing the state’s history, through those who were truly founders is important, one Columbus man, among many, was not only a local legend but influenced his ...

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