Dry conditions that the central and southern plains have been experiencing may lead to increased foot issues. Several issues could be the culprit of cattle lameness, and we will review some of the common causes…

The next meeting of the Sunflower Quilters’ Guild is set for Monday, May 22, at Humboldt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 806 North Ninth St. in Humboldt. The board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.,…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Iolan Tangie Ferguson, 37, for two counts of suspected aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and interference with law enforcement after officers were called to a dispute Friday afternoon…

The Southwind Extension District is offering youth tractor safety training May 23 and 24 in Fort Scott. The training is open to 14- and 15-year-olds wishing to be certified to legally operate farm tractors and…

All A’s Third grade — Bodee M. Allen, Jayden H. Brady, Lance “Tripp” E. Carlson, Gracie L. Chapman, Natalie L. Covey, Lydia L. Culver, Jaci K. Daniels, Christopher J.W. Foster, Navaeh N. Garland, Kobyn D.…

Iolan Roger Carswell will speak about “Noted and Notorious” Kansans Tuesday for the Allen County Historical Society’s spring meeting. Carswell, who retired in 2021 after serving 28 years as director of the Iola Public Library,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: High school kid here (16). My parents want me to do summer school and therapy because my grades have slipped. By “slipped,” I mean I got a few…

Finding activities for Alzheimer’s patients to enjoy, especially those at home, is the focus of this month’s meeting of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group at Iola Public Library.  The group will convene in the meeting…

Allen County Area Retired School Personnel met May 3 in the Mary Ellen Stadler room at Allen Community College, with 17 members and guest Jane Martin attending. Martin said a district meeting is planned for…

Dear Carolyn: I’ve been friends with “Susan” for 10-plus years. She’s always seemed a little self-focused, but overall, the relationship has been satisfying. Now she’s going through a marital crisis and for more than a…