Clara Wicoff Misenhelter I’m one of those people who wants to put their Christmas decorations up on November 1st because Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year. I was so excited when the…

Iolans Joel and Lisa Wicoff announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Clara Kathleen Wicoff, to Bryce Christopher Misenhelter of Iola. The bride-to-be is a 2016 graduate of Iola HIgh School. She earned…

Did you know February is American Heart Month?  With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to be thinking about heart health! Here are some heart-related items to keep in mind. Heart disease is the…

According to leading scientific expert on gratitude Dr. Robert Emmons, “there is a power in living thankfully, especially in times of great distress.” As we near the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, this quote…

With 2022 on the horizon, you may be thinking about setting goals for the new year. However, research indicates that most Americans fail to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. So, how can you set yourself…

Looking to give the perfect gift this holiday season? There’s one gift which everyone on your list will be sure to appreciate: the gift of safe food.  When it comes to preparing safe food for…

Clara Wicoff, Nutrition, Food and Health Agent for the Southwind Extension District, spoke at the Iola High School CTE Lunch and Learn last week. Wicoff spoke on the topic of making sense of social media…

Without question, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the food. Some of my favorites include pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, and, of course, dinner rolls. Food is an important…

As Clara Wicoff sat in her brand-new office at the Southwind Extension District in Iola, her laser-focus on fighting food insecurity became readily apparent. The room was bare, save for her laptop and a dozen…

MANHATTAN — Iolan Clara Wicoff, a Kansas State University senior in agricultural economics, will receive a 2020 Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in the United Kingdom.  She is one of 46 American students to receive…