The past few years have been challenging, from a global pandemic to rising inflation rates. As a result, many people have had to put their financial goals on hold. But with 2025 upon us, now…

Recently I was working with my son’s Scout troop to help them achieve the personal fitness merit badge. This merit badge has many requirements including discussions about healthy habits, diet, and exercise. The Scouts keep…

55 Years Ago January 1970 A new era in junior college education in Allen County began yesterday when students started classes on the new campus. Moving from the Iola High School to the new complex…

This time of year, typically it is pretty slow in the ag industry. The two main activities are livestock care and equipment maintenance. These everyday run-of-the-mill things that seem like just another day in the…

Dear Carolyn: I seem to get annoyed with overly nice people. For example, one co-worker goes out of their way to be nice to everyone, trying to be a best friend to subordinates, but when…

The following first appeared Oct. 13, 2010. Dear Carolyn: Please help me come to terms with the fact that, less than one year after breaking up with me because I wanted to get married and…

Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared Aug. 6, 2010. Hi, Carolyn: I’ve been seeing a really great guy, “Joe.” The relationship looks like it’s going to jell into something more permanent. He works…

Hi, Carolyn! My wife has a good friend who will soon be married for the third time. Her first two marriages ended in divorce. The woman’s soon-to-be husband will also be married for the third…

The Southwind Extension District has recognized Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SEKAAA) for its outstanding support of the mission of K-State Research & Extension. SEKAAA has partnered with the local Extension District to implement…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was “Come Home for Christmas.” Luke 2:28 tells the story of a man named Simeon who had waited diligently all his life for the arrival of the Messiah. When he…