MANHATTAN — A number of area high-schoolers earned their state degrees during the annual Kansas FFA Convention May 27-29. A state degree is the highest honor the Kansas FFA Association can bestow upon its members.…

Staying physically active can help people feel more focused, happier, and more productive while reducing stress and fatigue. In contrast, sitting for long periods — especially at a desk throughout the day — can contribute…

Pastor Chase Riebel took his sermon “To Sin or Not to Sin “ from Romans 6. God’s gift of grace is not a license to sin, said Riebel.  “It is wrong to think that as…

Sunday’s Carlyle Presbyterian Church message, presented by Dale Thiele, came from Psalm 8, Trinity Sunday. The question asked was, “If we have Jesus in our heart, what is expected of us, why do we do…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Elementary School has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls for the 2025-26 school year. All A’s Fifth grade — Olivia Barker, Brynleigh Borth, Koltyn Endicott, Isabella Maley, Faith Stinnett, Lainey Taylor…

Crest USD 479 in Colony recently announced its second semester honor rolls for all three schools. They are as follows: Crest High School Superintendent’s Honor Roll (All A’s) Freshmen: Isabella Sitler and Jemma Womelsdorf. Sophomores:…

Wesley United Methodist Church of Iola announced there will be no food commodities distribution in June. The organization did not give a reason for the cancellation. Marie Barclay, Wesley UMC administrative assistant, noted that the…

The Elsmore Alumni Association met on Saturday, May 23, at the Elsmore Community Building. Sixty alumni and 38 guests attended the banquet. This year’s theme was “Those Were the Days.” The alumni ranged from the…

Liberty Landing’s ribbon cutting drew quite the crowd Tuesday morning, as supporters gathered to cheer on the new business. The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce organized the event. The restaurant/ax throwing venue/gun store is open…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Romans 5. The sermon was “Choose Your Champion.” Combat by champion was a tactic used back in the time of David and Goliath by armies when one region challenged another.…