Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I raised two kids, and I stayed home full time when they were small. Once I went back to work — my youngest was 4 — my life…

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It often is diagnosed in children — perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. However, it can be associated…

Twenty-nine vendors hosted scores of visitors Tuesday Iola’s Dr. John Silas Bass North Community Building for the Senior Health Fair hosted by Thrive Allen County. Among the participants, Paula Drybread, left, and Melanie Smith represent…

The Iola Public Library will look at how Kansans contributed to a civil rights movement for the LGBTQ community Saturday. The library will host speaker Brandon West to discuss “Pride: From Stonewall to Small Town…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I am so hard on myself. I am like, “I want to achieve all of my goals NOW.” E.g., I got married at 23, have quickly climbed the…

Pericarditis is a challenging illness that’s often mistaken for a heart attack or other organ disease. Dr. Leslie Cooper Jr., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what pericarditis is and how it’s treated. “Pericarditis is simply…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “God’s Gracious Gift,” was taken from Matthew 20:1-16.   “This passage of Scripture is a parable — an earthly story with a heavenly meaning,” explained Pastor Traw.…

The virtual learning series, Living Well Wednesday, is set to kick off its 2023 Fall Series next month.  This year’s fall series will focus on topics of interest to parents and individuals who work with…

As I begin to settle into my new position as the Community Vitality Agent for Southwind District and make my way around to communities that are within our district, there are many great projects and…

Dear Carolyn: I have been dating someone for three months. A mutual friend set us up, so he came with glowing references. We had talked a bunch about previous relationships — we’re both around 40,…