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Archaeology and History
The little-known Civil War history of Cass County
On July 11th the Burnt District presented a plaque marking the bloodiest battle of the Civil War in Cass County,…
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Artist Interviews
Faith plays role in Kevin Costner’s new film “Horizon: An American Saga”
Kevin Costner understood the central role of faith as he created his Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga.” ”Faith is…
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National News
How much do you know about Memorial Day?
How much do you know about Memorial Day? As we ponder the selfless sacrifice of the men and women of…
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News
Israel is actually waging a just and humane war: Here’s why
Some people are saying that Israel’s war against Hamas is not a “just war” as they would describe World War…
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Archaeology and History
“The President and the Freedom Fighter” explores friendship between Lincoln, Douglass
A new book looks at the friendship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass as they sought to end slavery. Brian…
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Archaeology and History
Hatred, racism didn’t deter George Washington Carver
Few know George Washington Carver, the humble pioneering researcher and Christian, grew up in Missouri and Kansas. We celebrate him…
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Culture Watch
Netflix tackles the Second Coming in “The Chosen One”
Netflix wastes its brilliant premise and ending twist in “The Chosen One” on a shallow treatment of religion that actually…
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Archaeology and History
Local cemeteries and history that cannot be forgotten
General Order Number 11, the attempt to destroy the history and peoples of Cass, Bates, Vernon, and parts of Jackson…
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Columns
Mother’s Day: The interesting history of our most celebrated holiday
Mother’s Day is the one day a year when children make a point to visit their moms. Hanging baskets, cards,…
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