Dear Carolyn: My son and I are close, but my brilliant daughter has largely shut me out. She is 30 but, I believe, still nursing resentment over my divorce from her mother when she was…

I recently completed my annual wellness checkup, including the essential step of having my blood drawn. While I tend to procrastinate on this particular task, I am well aware of its vital importance. Let me…

Crest Elementary School recognized PreK-12th grade students that were nominated for the “Never Give Up” Character Champ Award. These students work hard to instill perseverance, grit, and determination. Front row from left, Bailey Boone, Ari…

Iola High School’s fifth-graders who successfully completed this year’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program were treated to a motivational speech from Dan Meers of Kansas City, known professionally for his portrayal of KC Wolf,…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Phillip E. Bolton, Iola, dog running at large, $2,010 Melissa Bradley-Bryant, Iola, animal nuisance, dog running at large, $255 Kyle H. Brinkerhoff, Iola,…

Winter homecoming candidates at Crest High School are, front frow from left, Brooklyn Jones, Kaylee Allen, Liliana Blaufuss and Andie Burnett; back, Jacob Zimmerman, Gentry McGhee and Denton Ramsey. Rogan Weir is not pictured. The…

Crest schools honor rolls for the first semester. High School All A Superintendent’s Honor Roll                                        …

TOPEKA — Hannah Andersen of Iola was named to the President’s List for the fall semester at Washburn University. Dean’s List honorees include Jacob Andersen and Maggie Creitz, both of Iola, and Ashlyn Bartlett of…

Dear Carolyn: My best friend from high school and college and I drifted apart as young adults. As I moved on and formed new friendships, I realized just how toxic this former friend was for…

Hope Unlimited received a major boost in fundraising for its capital campaign, Building Hope, thanks to a recent donation of $14,585.47 from Your Community Foundation’s Women Helping Women fund. Hope Unlimited, a non-profit that provides…