Dear Carolyn: Three months ago, our nephew married his girlfriend. They had planned to marry later, but she became pregnant, and they moved the date up. Our invitation came via email from the groom’s mother…

We all have the same amount of time in a day, it’s limited, and we can’t do everything. Are you like me, trying several things, buying all the planners and organizing tools for better time…

School is officially out for the summer, the kids are home and are eating mom and dad out of the house. If you are like me, my summer calendar fills up fast with activities and…

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…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I am planning to propose to my girlfriend in a few weeks. She knows it’s coming, we’ve discussed it, no real surprises. I think a ring would be…