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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Monday, February 3, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” John 1:1-3 NIV

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” John 1:1-3 NIV

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Before there were words

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Gospel of John begins with this metaphysical equation of God with “the Word,” who it becomes clear shortly thereafter, is Jesus.But the Word that would take on flesh and become Jesus is here being identified with the principle of creation through whom all things were made, and we aren’t...
Living in love

Living in love

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Living in love

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
If you truly desire to live a good and holy life you must “live in love,” as the apostle Paul directs us in the fifth chapter of Ephesians.There he says “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a...

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Happy Birthday

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Monday, January 20, 2025
January 21Tara Stewart Cheryl Gleason Becky Glover Rosie Heistand Bud Johnson Jay Justice Taylor Michael Sean Shipmen January 22Tara Stewart Kyle ZimmerJanuary 23Jon Heistand Victoria Johnson Taylor Michael Anastasia Pace Terry Paxson
After the new officials were sworn in January 13, a special retirement ceremony was held for Barbara Bilke who retired from her post as Register of Deeds.

After the new officials were sworn in January 13, a special retirement ceremony was held for Barbara Bilke who retired from her post as Register of Deeds.

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Andrews named to Dean’s List at MidAm Nazarene

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Monday, January 20, 2025
MidAmerica Nazarene University has announced the Fall 2024 Honor Roll.Makenna Andrews from Columbus has been named to the Dean’s List.All students in traditional undergraduate programs carrying 12 semester hours or more with a term Grade Point Average from 3.2 to 4.0 may qualify for one of these...
Dream Grant winner Park Counselor, Alison Wilkins, with her Hygiene Heroes application. Park School will be getting tools to help assist students with bathroom hygiene, laundry, and personal hygiene. Wilkins said, “having our students feel clean and confident will help them feel more ready to be a good student and a good friend.” Courtesy photo.

Dream Grant winner Park Counselor, Alison Wilkins, with her Hygiene Heroes application. Park School will be getting tools to help assist students with bathroom hygiene, laundry, and personal hygiene. Wilkins said, “having our students feel clean and confident will help them feel more ready to be a good student and a good friend.” Courtesy photo.

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Snow, is it dangerous or enjoyable?

Jackie Mundt, Pratt County Farmer And Rancher
Monday, January 20, 2025
All across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there’s been more snow than we have had in years.
Grant will provide free hygiene kits to women

Grant will provide free hygiene kits to women

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Grant will provide free hygiene kits to women

Peyton Kessler Msn Rn
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Notes from the County Health DirectorThe Cherokee County Health Department has received a grant to provide 160 individuals with menstrual cup kits that offer an alternative to traditional menstrual hygiene products, such as tampons or sanitary menstrual pads.The grant is funded through the...
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 NIV

“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 NIV

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Making amends

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
It is important to make amends for the wrongs we have committed, humbly and sincerely apologizing to those we have hurt and trying to redress the wrongs.

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Happy Birthday

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
January 17Cheryl Buergin Danny Box Daniel Cheney Debie Cornog Jerry DuRoy Clark Garrison Michelle Hilderbrand Leona Robinson Alice WhiteJanuary 19Bruce Andrews DeAnne Binns Barbara Depenbusch Tamara Hume Ann Kelley Theda Lucian Sue Napier Madison WellsJanuary 20Judi Grant Aubrey Holmes Joshua Reed...
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