Dillon Brownback of Parker said he has wanted to work for John Deere since he was in sixth grade. “I’ve lived on a farm my whole life. I love those green tractors,” he said.  Now,…

TOPEKA — The president of the Kansas Board of Regents believes greater investment of state tax dollars in need-based scholarships could play a key role in placing a university education within reach of more students.…

When I was a child, Neodesha was the big city. My family and I lived in nearby, even smaller Altoona. The city of Neodesha — population 2,275 — boasted a grocery store, library and a…

Iola High School’s graduating class of 2022 has endured a more challenging four years than pretty much any class before it, Principal Scott Carson said. “With the pandemic and everything they’ve gone through to get…

Three area students accepted sponsorships from PrairieLand John Deere of Iola on Friday, committing to study at Fort Scott Community College’s John Deere technician training program. One of the best parts? They’ll have a guaranteed…

The Elsmore High School Alumni Association was unable to hold its annual banquet Memorial Day weekend this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.    Donations to the scholarship fund are usually collected then. Nine applications…

MANHATTAN — Iola High School FFA member Levi Meiwes was recognized as the State Star Farmer, one of the association’s top honors, during the virtual 92nd Kansas FFA Convention, held Wednesday through Friday. Each year,…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High School’s Class of 2020 has announced its scholarship and award recipients. American Legion Scholarship — Drake Hottenstein. American Red Cross Scholarship — Alayna Johnson. Ashley Clinic Life Sciences Scholarship — Emma…

In a year unlike any other, one of the events scrubbed this year from the Iola High School calendar was its annual Senior Awards Night. Nevertheless, the graduating members of the Class of 2020 racked…

COLONY — Organizers of the Colony/Crest Alumni Reunion have canceled the 2020 reunion, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Alumni officers said the decision to cancel the May 30 event rather than postpone it was…