Prairie Rose 4-H Club members used their April 16 meeting for their annual supply drive for the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Members also made chew toys for the shelter out of used denim jeans. 

Dear Carolyn: My wife and a group of her friends meet once a month for a night “on the town.” It’s a tradition she has cherished since college; it predates our and most her friends’…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old male and have had swollen hands for several weeks, the worst in the early morning. I take lisinopril and atenolol for my blood pressure and have taken ibuprofen twice…

On Monday, the team members showcased their state-qualifying numbers for the public, while announcing several award winners for the 2023 season. Alyssa Williams was crowned Rookie of the Year. Macie Hoag was a two-time winner,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: We will soon be spending about eight days with my husband’s family. I recently got a tattoo on my wrist, which I’ve wanted for years. My father-in-law has…

Iola High School sophomores, clockwise from left, Harper Desmarteau, Elza Clift and Alana Mader enjoy a break in the school day to decorate the sidewalk with chalk.

USD 257 Board of Education members helped with morning dropoff at Iola Elementary School to show their appreciation for staff in advance of Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated the first week of May. From left are…

Arrests reported Paul Barras, 26, Iola, was arrested Thursday evening during a traffic stop at the intersection of First and Monroe streets for suspicion of driving as a habitual violator, interfering with law enforcement and…

May is mental health month and there are some great events coming up to assist self-care. While it may not be an obvious part of your self-care action plan, it’s the perfect time to reflect on…

As soil temperatures have heated up throughout April, producers in the Southwind District have been hard at work planting corn and early soybeans. This past week, we experienced unusually cold, and even freezing temperatures, leaving…