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COLONY — Crest High graduate Liliana Blaufuss has added another highly coveted scholarship to her college portfolio. Blaufuss, who plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall, was announced this week as a recipient…

Col. Erica Christie is retiring after serving 35 years with the U.S. Army. She grew up in Iola and is the daughter of the late Jim and Lucille Hillbrandt. Christie earned a bachelor’s degree in…

Humboldt High School announced its second semester honor roll. Principal’s Honor Roll – 4.0 GPA Seniors: Stella Cannon-Smith, Samuel Jennings, Kayla Scott Juniors: Sophia Barlow, Sydnea Bumstead, Blake Ellis, Teygan Ewing, Cassidy Friend, Jaryt Hess,…

Iola Middle School announced academic honors for 2024. American Legion Award: Kevon Loving, Addilyn Wacker KSHSAA Citizenship Award: Reed Clift, Blayke Patterson Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Sixth grade: Corbin Coffield, Cade Curry, Leanna Flory,…

The Prairie Dell 4-H Club and Square B 4-H Club met Monday.  Square B conducted the business part of the meeting. Abigail Meiwes led the members in playing Jeopardy. The game taught parliamentary procedure. Prairie…

Mickey Rutledge is amazed by how quickly Paul Jones (pictured), with the assistance of Garrett Tucker, was able to cut a tree down in her front yard last week. The house originally belonged to her…

COLONY — Crest Middle and High School students making the honor roll for the second semester are as follows: All A Superintendent’s Honor Roll: Sixth grade: Dillon Fermyn, Jay Pearish, Haylee Powell, Kroy Walter; Seventh…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley students qualifying for the second semester honor rolls are: All As Third grade: Olivia Barker, Liam Blevins, Brynleigh Borth, Koltyn Endicott, Lucas Owens, Faith Stinnett, Lainey Taylor, Riley Tynon Fourth grade:…

The SAFE BASE summer program kicked off Tuesday, promising weeks ahead filled with adventure and activity. The free summer program offers students an opportunity to have fun and continue to learn through hands-on activities and…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley middle and high school students making the honor roll for the second semester are as follows: Dean’s List Sixth grade: Daniel Allee and Maya Ulrich Seventh grade: Clara Ferguson, Tayleigh Forman,…