End of the “American Century”
On February 17, 1941, Henry Luce, publisher of Time magazine, first proposed a future “American Century” where the U.S. would end its isolationism and work to spread democracy worldwide.
Chad Frey
Defending Democracy Is My Retirement Plan
In early April, I attended the Hands Off! Rally in Washington, DC. Living near the nation’s capital, I’ve always tried to engage in protests and events to support causes I believe in, often as a family with my wife and children. I fondly remember attending Barack Obama’s first inauguration, watching it on jumbotrons with thousands of others.
Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose Chicago native and Augustinian to lead the church
When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, he was cheered loudly by the huge crowd of pilgrims, tourists, local Catholics and other onlookers who had waited hours for the first sign of white smoke and the official announcement.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Have you pre-habilitated today?
On a recent morning, the first story I heard on the radio was about Pre-habilitation prior to surgery. We have all heard of rehabilitation, but have you considered pre-habilitation, or increasing your exercise before surgery?
Kansas Profiles: Susan Sutton, Orphan Trains and Statues
School must be out. There are children all over town. Some are reading, some are talking, some are playing.
Events calendar
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Artists use myriad media to concentrate on storytelling
The annual Senior Art Show at Bethel College features the work of three seniors working in photography, sculpture, fabric, drawing, graphic design, linocut and etching.
Kansas families and kids will pay the real cost of gutting the U.S. Department of Education
By: Marianne Perie President Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency have declared war on the U.S. Department of Education, dismissing it as a “con… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Commission talks possible investigation of treasurer’s office, and where it came from
At the end of the May 6 county commission meeting county commission chair Don Schroeder had some questions he wanted answered, questions about things he’d been learning.
Sports Calendar
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