Opinion

MY PERSPECTIVE, Gary Damron

After months studying events leading to the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, last week we reviewed His appearance in the synagogue in Nazareth. After reading Isaiah 61:1-2, a Messianic passage, He sat down and told them that the words were being fulfilled that day. Luke deliberately started his book with this proclamation, because for him it was the beginning of the Good News, the Gospel.

GUEST COLUMN, Hanna Skandera, President, Daniels Fund

Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines.

The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.

GUEST COLUMN, Dane Richardson, incoming USD 480 Superintendent

It is my honor to be named your Superintendent. I am an educator with 26 years of experience. I have worked at all campus levels performing different jobs, and I have a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to lead a school district. The knowledge gleaned from my current and previous superintendent positions has allowed me to grow as a leader with valuable experience.

The departments I led worked directly with School Finance, PEIMS/Coding, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Curriculum Alignment, along with Leadership Coaching and Evaluation.

GUEST COLUMN, Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

Financially, making cents doesn’t make sense. A recent presidential directive to stop minting pennies aims to solve the problem that could only befall a government — losing money by making it.

Even with the current pause, the penny will be around for a long time. There are an estimated 240 billion pennies in circulation, or roughly $7 for every person in the United States.