Fundraising is vital to the operation of community nonprofits, says Elaina Stiffler, executive director of Your Community Foundation. Especially now, when the future of federal grants grows more uncertain each day.  While a funding freeze…

A workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans. All are welcome to attend, not just women. “Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women:…

The Iola Community Theatre is offering a workshop on improvisational acting techniques. Folks are invited to learn the ins and outs of short form improvisation from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the ICT Warehouse,…

From womb to tomb, poetry is a recurring part of our lives. “Starting with nursery rhymes when we’re little,” said Iola Public Library assistant Colleen Dobbins. “Then, it’s usually part of a funeral.”  The Iola…

Do you know how the playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? How about initial money for a festival? In any community,…

The Iola Public Library is considering keeping its meeting room open Saturdays for gamers. Director Sharon Moreland is eager to hear from others in the community to determine if there’s interest. The library can be…

K-State Research and Extension presents “Winning-The-Game” Corn Marketing Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Neosho County Fairground Community Building in Erie, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  This workshop will focus on developing…

YATES CENTER —Do you know how that playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? In any community, chances are that someone, or…

Is someone you love struggling with addiction? Are you a psychological or clinical professional interested in new perspectives and strategies for treatment? Take advantage of the following online series presented by Thrive Allen County and…

When someone is the victim of sexual assault, the first person he or she talks to is critical. Knowing the right thing to say and how to help that person find the right resources can…