Iola High School Principal Scott Carson arrived at school Wednesday with a hunch something would be amiss. He was right. The graduating Class of 2022 kept alive a long-standing tradition with a senior prank. While…

Health department officials tackled a lot of extra responsibilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca Johnson, director of the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department, told county commissioners on Tuesday. Johnson submitted her department’s annual budget…

I recently gave a lecture to students at the University of Colorado about my childhood experiences as a refugee survivor from the days of the Holocaust. Aside from relating my story, I had a message…

In a small town, everyone always seems to know what’s wrong — and how to fix it. The thousand conversations over coffee, in backyards, or in the grocery store parking lot are all unique but…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: Because of the timing surrounding getting together with my fiance and the birth…

Elanie Sturgeon enjoys challenging herself.  And after being homeschooled for most of her elementary and middle school years, she decided she wanted to tackle the challenges that come with a transition to public school. “It’s…

CARBONDALE — Iola High’s Mustangs saw both sides of the coin Tuesday. After struggling on offense, and then on defense, in a 10-0 loss to Santa Fe Trail in the first game of their doubleheader,…

A family legacy of sorts will come to its brilliant conclusion this week at Iola High School when Miah Shelby dons her cap and gown and receives her diploma as one of six valedictorians with…

CARBONDALE — Iola High’s softball team had its hands full Tuesday against Santa Fe Trail pitcher Kaelee Washington. “She’s one of the best pitchers I’ve seen in all my years of coaching,” IHS head coach…

COTTONWOOD FALLS — Crest High is two steps away from another first in the program’s young history — a perfect regular season. The Lancers improved to 18-0 Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep over Chase County,…