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Have you known someone who was even-tempered and composed even when circumstances seemed to be falling apart all around them? In times of a serious crisis, somehow these individuals have the type of personality to remain calm and collected, in fact, it’s not unusual to see them comforting the very ones who came to help them. So, what is the secret to living in a peaceful and tranquil state of mind? For those who trust in God, I believe we come to a point in our spiritual journey where we simply begin to realize that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and it only makes sense this would include believing what He has declared is true. It may sound rather elementary, but having a passion for knowing Him personally will go a long way toward learning to trust Him.

High winds whipped up a spark, possibly from an older lawn mower in use at River Road Country Estates Sunday afternoon, and a swift-moving fire created anxious moments among residents living in that community just a mile or two southwest of Pratt.

A team of senior students planned out a career fair for St. John-Hudson High School. The team of students was included Bailee Hudson, keynote speaker Kansas State Department of Education School Board member Jean Clifford, Nevaeh Fischer, Isaac Torres, Jessie Duran, Nicholas Huston, Christian Trevino, Cassandra Long, Karim Herrera, Ryan Eulenstein, and Corey Blue and teacher Joanna McAlister.

The Kiowa County Commissioners convened on March 7 for a regularly scheduled meeting without the representation of District Two. Their first few business items included approving a consent agenda, covering the cost for county employees to attend the health fair, and signing several grant applications for the County Board of Health.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University watershed specialist Herschel George said that while building a new farm pond may be cheaper, cleaning out a leaky pond and sealing it is often a better option because it is likely already in its best location.

Come hear DocRock in Pratt March 16 – 12-noon to 1:30 p.m. DocRock, also known as Jerry Simmons from the Heart of America Creation Center, Haviland, will be at the Pratt Lions Club meeting to share his geology, palentology and biblical creation studies.