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.

The Bible Says . . .

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

Business Briefs

FULLERTON — Kara Hellbusch has joined Unlimited Look as a new stylist.Though new to the Fullerton area, she has more than 20 years experience. She has owned a salon in North Bend since 2009.

Club News Briefs

The Flower Belles group met on July 17, 2025 at the cabin of our hostess, Karan Delaney. Meeting was called to order by President Karon Horn. We welcomed one new member, Deb Bittner. Eleven members were present with many beautiful lilies from their home gardens or wild flowers.

Fran’s Corner

Have you considered a seed? For example, an acorn usually weighs less than an ounce and yet it becomes a mighty oak.