An Associated Press dispatch reported Cliven Bundy told an Independent American Party gathering in St. George, Utah, last weekend God provided him personal inspiration in his showdown with the federal government over grazing cattle on…

If the old saying “close but no cigar” were employed, either Jerry Daniels or Jim Mueller is going to be short a stogie come next week.Their race for the First District seat on the Allen…

With the recession a factor, Social Security ran a deficit in 2010, spending $49 billion more in benefits than it received in revenues. Funds were drawn from its trust fund to cover the deficit. The…

Dear editor,As a veteran teacher in the USD 257 school district, I believe in the importance of education. I have been following the race for the District 9 seat on the state Board of Education.…

A New Year’s resolution to lose weight may top the annual list more than anything else. Seldom do any last past the end of January, although most people start out with good intentions. Opportunities to…

Sixty-odd years ago Ralph Smith had an idea that has been a godsend for scores of Allen County youngsters.Smith, who died in 2010, was farmer, banker and auctioneer by trade, and when he proposed and…

Warfare is a far cry from the heroic, macho face it is given by Hollywood. It’s broken bones, bodies eviscerated in horrible ways and, to put it bluntly, a bloody mess. People die; weapons of…

Dear editor:On Aug. 5, Kansans will go to the polls for an important primary election. Yes, the widely publicized state elections are crucial to the state. But there is one election that is critical for…

A recurring theme in civics classes is emphasis on being a participant in democracy by voting, not sitting back and accepting the will of other citizens.At the Aug. 5 primary election the importance of being…

Dear Kansas 9th District voters,We are writing in support of Kent Thompson’s re-election to the House of Representatives of our 9th District. We have known Kent since the day he was born. His grandmother and…