We like winning. The three of us have won in athletics, business and civic life.  Together, we guide the Kansas Health Foundation. We are all about winning here, too. We want Kansas to be ranked…

New survey results show that reluctance to get COVID-19 vaccinations has dropped in Kansas. At the same time, worries about vaccine side effects seem to be increasing. Federal statistics analyzed by the Kansas Health Institute,…

Free meals for adults are almost over.  Just two weeks ago, a program that provides free meals to children expanded to include adults, but proved so popular it likely will run out of funds next…

After successful fundraising efforts for food pantries in Humboldt and Iola, a new effort is aimed at helping provide food for the rest of Allen County and its domestic violence shelter. Allen County GROW is…

LAHARPE — With steps big and small, LaHarpe has seen several improvements around town in recent years, including community cleanup efforts, several enhancements to the city park, an upgraded electric system and the newly reinstituted…

Saturday?s LaHarpe Day celebration drew folks of all ages to take part in the annual festival?s resumption     LaHarpe VFW members Theresa Yatzbacher, left, and Ed Hoover ride a float in the parade. BY…

LAHARPE — Ever want to be a part of the decision making in your community, but don’t know where to start? The League of Kansas Municipalities, partnering with Thrive Allen County and the Kansas Health…

Few people would disagree that learning to read is important, but just how important is it? Research shows that children who don’t read at grade level by the time they enter fourth grade are four…

LAHARPE — A workshop geared for anybody interested in how to become involved in local government is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at LaHarpe City Hall. The event, cosponsored by the League of Kansas Municipalities…

LAHARPE — A resident-led crowdfunding effort is underway for a number of local projects. LaHarpe organizers, working in league with Thrive Allen County, this week launched the LaHarpe ioby (In Our Back Yard) fundraising drive.…