Dear Carolyn: Once they retired, my parents moved to their hometown — a city I have never lived in that is not close. They have been very generous financially with cousins and family members. They…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday came from Matthew 4:18-25, when Jesus called his apostles to follow him. Jesus called to brothers Peter and Andrew, fishermen, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”…

The past few years have been challenging, from a global pandemic to rising inflation rates. As a result, many people have had to put their financial goals on hold. But with 2025 upon us, now…

Recently I was working with my son’s Scout troop to help them achieve the personal fitness merit badge. This merit badge has many requirements including discussions about healthy habits, diet, and exercise. The Scouts keep…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Elementary School students named to the second quarter honor roll are: All A Honor Roll Third grade Khyren Allen, Rensli Allen, Sylvee Allen, Korben Barnhart, Corbin Bartlett, Levi Carter, Elliana Cole, Crosby…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley middle and high school students making the honor roll for the first semester are as follows: Dean’s List Sixth grade: Tyler Borth, Douglas Dix, Chloe Henderson, Kloie Snavely Seventh grade: Daniel…

Iola Middle School has announced its honor rolls for the second quarter. Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Eighth grade Kyndal Bartlett, Autumn Carr, Kashyn Curry, Haidyn Desmarteau, Eliana Higginbotham, Piper Jordan, Tayven Kress, Robert McLaughlin,…

Iola High School’s winter homecoming candidates are Griffin Westervelt, Gavin Jones, Alex Donnelly, Max Andersen, Kale Godfrey, Everett Glaze, Melanie Palmer, Kealie Keeler, Mariah Jelinek, Harper Desmarteau, Baylie Crooks and Hailey Stogsdill. Friday’s homecoming game…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message at Colony Christian Church Sunday was “The Glory of God” from Ezekiel 1. When Ezekiel saw the Glory of God he couldn’t find words to describe it. All of God’s attributes…

Lucas Stauffer-Rodriguez and Hadley Thompson were the winners of the Ranger in Time baskets. Students who read 10 or more Ranger in Time chapter books were entered into a drawing for a gift basket of…