When Donald Trump won the presidential election, the doomsayers came out in droves. “Experts” predicted the worst: A crashing economy. Skyrocketing unemployment. Years of joblessness. Instead, the exact opposite is now happening. ...
Read More »The Disturbing Shift Towards Socialism
Democrat primary wins are indicating that the Democrat Party is unapolgetically moving towards socialism. The following is from an editorial published in oThe Washington Post: Democrats want to talk about Republicans living ...
Read More »Public Health Warning Issued for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued public health warnings for some Kansas lakes for ...
Read More »Summer Fun in Kansas
Summer afternoons in Kansas can be 55–105 degrees – you just never know. But even the hottest days should not keep you from the abundance of fun activities you can enjoy this ...
Read More »Signs That It’s Time for a Senior to Move to Assisted Living
Few people are keen on moving from their homes to senior living communities. However, in some cases, this move is the best option for keeping an aging loved one safe and mentally ...
Read More »10 Steps to Help Prevent Cancer
Nearly 4 out of 10 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, and it remains the second-leading cause of death for Americans, but nearly half of all cancer cases can ...
Read More »GUARDING OUR EYES – Life Lessons from a Little One
We are surrounded with images devised to stimulate our senses and desensitize our minds. Cartoons, video games, movies and even commercials are filled with impure imagery that most of us are accustomed ...
Read More »Professionals can help your golf game
How’s your golf game? Does it need some work? What are you doing to improve? If you just keep practicing the same way at the range, are you really expecting to get ...
Read More »Critics Bashed Mike Rowe for New Show on Christian Network — He Gets The Last Word With A Few Love Letters
Mike Rowe, the former star of “Dirty Jobs,” took to Facebook to launch a fiery response to critics of his new show, “Somebody’s Gotta Do It.” In a lengthy post, Rowe addressed four “love ...
Read More »Two-income families, taxpayers working multiple jobs should get “paycheck checkup”
The Internal Revenue Service urges two-income families and those who work multiple jobs to complete a “paycheck checkup” to verify they are having the right amount of tax withheld from their paychecks. ...
Read More »Kansas license plates undergoing makeover
License plates for newly registered cars in Kansas are undergoing a makeover. The new plates carry the same designs currently offered, but are flat instead of embossed. Additionally, new plates will be ...
Read More »The Importance of the Home Health Aide
When children and families are away and seniors are alone, home health care agencies provide valuable services, such as helping seniors stay safe and assisting them to complete their daily tasks and ...
Read More »Even the Devil Believes in God – HOPE FOR TODAY by Clint Decker
“I believe in God.” I have heard the statement many times in my years as a minister in rural communities across the Great Plains. The regular at the local bar, the businessman, ...
Read More »‘Journey of Hope’ to Stop in Topeka July 15
TOPEKA – The Journey of Hope team will be arriving in Topeka Sunday, July 15, at the Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI) for a visit with KNI residents and Topeka residents served by ...
Read More »US says all eligible youngest children, families reunited
WASHINGTON (July 12, 2018) — The Trump administration says all eligible small children separated from their families as a result of its zero-tolerance immigration policy have been reunited with their parents. But ...
Read More »Governor Colyer Calls for Removal of Desecrated Flag Flying at KU Campus
TOPEKA – Governor Jeff Colyer has released the following statement condemning the defacement of an American flag flying on the campus of the University of Kansas. “The disrespectful display of a desecrated ...
Read More »JUST A MINUTE with the Country Parson
Howdy, my friends. The other day, I saw a picture of two boys sitting in a small wagon that is tied behind a horse with a long rope. The boys were ...
Read More »Dave Says: Postpone the Marriage?
Need some financial advice? Debt and Income Crisis? Pay off the house first? Check cashing? Taxes? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey. Postpone the Marriage? Dear Dave, My ...
Read More »C5Alive Luncheons to feature Barry Feaker, Cody Foster, Lamar Hunt, Jr. and more
The next monthly C5Alive “POWER Luncheon” will be held July 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Aldersgate Village, 7220 SW Asbury Dr., and will feature Phil Walton of Leadership MPACT. Phil ...
Read More »Kansas Improves Child Well-Being Ranking in KIDS COUNT Data book
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its 2018 KIDS COUNT Data book. The most-recent report shows Kansas in a strong position, with the state ranking 13th in the nation in overall ...
Read More »Walk with Purpose! Walking for Weight Loss, Fitness, Cardio
Walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to stay physically fit. It can be done indoors (many malls and public buildings offer walking routes) or outdoors. Before starting a ...
Read More »BE THE BLESSING – Life Lessons from a Little One
My son has a keen eye when we are driving places. He’s always looking out the window and studying the surroundings passing us by. He’s really good at spotting people in need ...
Read More »FROM THE CHEAP SEATS By Rob Mooney
The NBA season concluded the way that everyone thought that it would, a Golden State Warriors four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The only surprising thing about the outcome was that Cleveland ...
Read More »The Shawnee County Fair Will Feature Fun and Activities for The Whole Family
The Shawnee County Fair starts with the 4‐H Horse Show on July 21st and 22nd, and continues with public exhibits and programs from the 26th through the 29th. The Fair will be ...
Read More »Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles’ new book gives behind-the-scenes glimpses
When the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL in week 14 of the 2017 NFL season, many fans―and commentators―assumed the Eagles’ season was over. Instead, Nick Foles came off ...
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