Minimum wage, maximum madness
OPINION Mark Ahlseen I read the article titled “Democrats propose minimum wage hike,” in the Feb. 13 issue of the News-Record with a chuckle.
February 2025
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Tamper with federal workforce at our peril OPINION
Kansans are about to learn what this Kansas farm boy learned as chief of staff to senator and congressman Pat Roberts over 25 years in Washington, D.C: The federal workforce is composed of hardworking, dedicated and needed public servants who improve the lives of every American. Dismiss them as lazy bureaucrats at your personal peril.
Center pocket
Play in the Mid-Kansas 8 Ball League takes knowledge of physics without a bit of math and, because reckonings are often wrong, makes for much humor, much of it self-deprecating. “Good heavens! That’s the first one of those I’ve made all week,” said one player during a recent tournament at the Lindsborg Senior Center, between the home team and Moundridge.
Former council member Gallant faces federal drug charges
A federal grand jury indicted Lindsborg businessman and former City Council member Emile M. Gallant on charges of cocaine distribution and gun possession during drug trafficking.
Baseball players weather 2 wins
The Bethany College baseball team won both games of a truncated home-opener series against Waldorf University on Friday, with a dozen fans bundled against breezes, cloudiness, and temperatures in the lower 40s. The weekend was even colder, and the second two games against the Iowa team were canceled.
More homes than one
OPINION Recently, a work trip prompted a quick trip to Fresno, Calif., where I attended college to earn my undergraduate degree. The trip was past due; it had been nearly 10 years since my last visit.As I drove around town and visited with old friends, memories broke free from the back of my mind.
Our Forever's a Little Bit Late
SONGS OF THE FLINT HILLS I gave up on looking for love late in life. I made sure that no one could see what's inside.
It takes more than one
In my devotions today, I read an interesting passage of Scripture. I’ve heard Romans 10:17 quoted numerous times.