Just like any proud grandmother, Cheryl Rohr thumbs through the photos of her grandchildren stored on her digital camera. She stops at the one where twin baby girls are eating bright blue birthday cake.“This was…

The ax is poised to fall on the Kansas Humanities Council.Before Congress recessed earlier this month, the House Appropriations Committee left on its desk a proposal to cut funds to the National Endowment for the…

“What is this? What is it worth?” Jalna Hartsook asked her students, as she held a quarter between thumb and index finger.An attentive little girl thought just a second or two before blurting out, “A…

Young students at Jefferson Elementary said “konichiwa” in greeting their visitors who had traveled from Japan to share their world with them on Monday afternoon.Yuki Ito and Kaori Suda spent time in the different classrooms…

Injuries derailed Allen Community College’s volleyball season in 2012.The Red Devils were on the cusp of a Region VI playoff spot until being eliminated in the final week of the season.Now, ACC head coach Jessica…

Iola High’s second annual Moms Camp will highlight football fun Saturday morning at Iola’s Riverside Park.Mustang coaches will lead mothers of IHS football players through a series of drills, much like the players go through…

The numbers show area citizens are flocking to the new Southwind Rail Trail that connects Iola and Humboldt along the old railway bed.It’s rare to experience the pathway in solitude. You’ll almost always see a…

Susan J. Dix, 61, LaHarpe, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at her home.Susan was born Aug. 5, 1952, in Iola, the daughter of Van and Juanita Mae (Henry) Dix. She graduated from Iola High…

Lindsey Vanderford doesn’t let anything get in the way of her dreams and being happy. The Elsmore native has recently opened Country Girl Salon in Moran at 512 N. Birch St.Vanderford, 31, was born and…

Poorer school districts, such as those in Allen County, could be in for tougher financial times.Jack Koehn, superintendent of USD 257 schools, told Iola Rotarians Thursday that Ed Bideau, Chanute Republican and Ninth District representative,…