Darren McGhee gave the Communion Meditation at Colony Christian Church Sunday with “Folding the Laundry” from becomingcloser.org.  How is folding the laundry like Communion? Like doing laundry, Communion is done with ordinary things: wine and…

Howard Reiter gave the communion meditation on the power of prayer. (Ref: James 5:16) Pastor Chase Riebel gave a sermon on “The Gift,” referring to Luke 15:11-24, the parable of the Prodigal Son. When the…

COLONY — Senior Zach Beckmon and junior Kobey Miller combined for 39 points in Crest’s 52-49 win over Jayhawk-Linn on Thursday.  After a five-game losing streak that started in January and continued through February, the…

COLONY — Through a relentless defense effort, the Crest Lady Lancers held Jayhawk-Linn to 11 points in the first half, and earned a 35-26 victory during senior night on Thursday evening.  “We were just trying…

Bruce Symes gave the Communion meditation on the rejection of Jesus. It’s curious that with all the prophecies about the coming Messiah, that the Jews rejected him. Rejection was necessary so the Good News could…

Darren McGhee gave the communion meditation, “The Last Day of Your Life,” at Colony Christian Church Sunday. There’s a story about a Jewish rabbi who was dying. His students were asking him questions, and one…

Four Iola string orchestra students took part in the first Independence Community College Orchestra Honors Day on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Independence. Students played under the direction of ICC’s music instructor Larry Markiewicz and gave…

At Sunday’s Colony Christian Church, Howard Reiter gave the Communion Meditation titled “Knowing God,” reading Psalm 96. God is present everywhere. He brings comfort and hope and peace through all the trials we may face.…

COLONY — Crest’s middle school and elementary school have announced their respective honor rolls for the first semester of 2019-20. Crest Middle School Sixth grade All A’s: Maxwell Black, Theo Church, Kinley Edgerton, Kaelin Nilges,…

COLONY — Crest High School has announced its honor rolls for the first semester of the 2019-20 Crest High School school year. Superintendent’s Honor Roll (All A’s) Freshmen — Haylee Beckmon, Trevor Church, McKenna Hammond,…