We had a vibrant and engaged group of individuals at our annual Aging with Attitude Expo in April.  After witnessing this group, it is only fitting that the theme for the 60th Older American Month…

Car rolls into SUV Nicholas Richards had parked his car in the 800 block of North Street Monday evening, when he told Iola police officers the vehicle’s parking brake apparently slipped, causing the car to…

For roll call, members shared their favorite outdoor activity at the Prairie Dell 4-H Club meeting May 7. They sang “If You’re Happy and You Know It” to kick off the meeting. Members voted to…

Is there something about your health you’d like to change?  For most Americans, this question usually triggers a wide range of responses. In my practice, most responses usually center on wanting to lose weight, being…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend, who is a widower, has just scheduled his fourth weekend trip…

Dear Carolyn: My now-boyfriend and I went to high school together, but we didn’t become a couple until nearly 10 years later. While we were classmates, we ran in completely different circles. He was a…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about the MESA calculator. I found the test myself and input my numbers. But I found that I have a higher 10-year risk when I state that…

EL DORADO — Cynthia Lorena LaRue of Moran was among the 59 nursing school graduates pinned at a Butler Community College ceremony May 11 at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center. “You all have chosen…

Warren Ebberts, a construction manager with the Kansas Department of Transportation, was recently recognized for his 25 years with the state agency.  In a press release, KDOT officials expressed their appreciation for Ebberts’ “long-term dedication”…

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s) Seniors — Chloe B. Daniels, Quenton C. Heisler, Maddox A. Johnson, William J. Kobold, Elizabeth C. Melendez, Leah J. Mueller, Trey A. Sommer, Morgan L. Sterling and Karley A. Wools.…