The Bible Says . . .

And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

Fran’s Corner

Have you considered that some seeds plant themselves? The plant called the filaree has this ability. Its seeds have a long curve on one end and a spirally coiled shaft (style) on the other end - with the seed at its point.

Club News Briefs

July 2 found 8 members answering the question “Have you ever hidden a message in a quilt?”. Neva, Anita, Liz, Bonnie and Sue said they had while Deb, Rita and Shelley said they had not. A grandson Corbin visited us and was busy making the members bookmarks and ladybugs.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Avocado Corn Chicken SaladChicken Salad:2-3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken* 3 avocados, diced in chunks 4 ears of corn, kernels removed (about 1 cup kernels) ¼ cup shallots or sweet onion, finely chopped ½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped Salt and pepper to...

Smith announces extended application to sign up

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (RNE) has extended the application window for the 2025-2026 Third District Youth Advisory Council through August 31st. Current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to submit their applications.

Hospital wins 16 Healthcare Advertising Awards

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital recently received recognition for its marketing efforts at the 42nd Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards.CCH won 16 awards, including six gold, six silver, two bronze and two merits.

Prairie Doc Perspective

In South Dakota and across the whole United States, addiction and mental health struggles touch every community. Yet far too often, people suffer in silence—not because help isn’t available, but because stigma keeps them from reaching for it.Stigma shows up in many forms.

Dr. Jacob Oran is Columbus’ doctor for general surgery

COLUMBUS —At Columbus Community Hospital, community isn’t just a word — it’s our middle name. We celebrate the compassionate care and support that helps our community thrive.

Ink Pens and God’s Grace

One day, while transferring a load of freshly washed dark clothes from the washer to the dryer, the cap of a pen fell out. Knowing that at our house caps don’t always get put back on pens like they should, I thought this was simply a misplaced cap.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago July 29, 2015A hay barn was destroyed in a fire earlier in the week. The blaze took place at the Jim Knopik farm and saw damage to nearly 700 bales of hay that were stored in the barn.