Sovereign Robinwood Carmel, a Holstein cow owned by Ivan Strickler, Iola, recently set a new Kansas record for dairy cows, producing 24,589 pounds of milk, containing 1,043 pounds of butter fat, in 365 days. This…

Lauren Maisberger, director of development at Allen Community College, shared with Kiwanis Club members Tuesday the role of endowment and her communication with alumni as well as some upcoming events to bring those two parts…

All A’s Fifth grade: Daniel Allee, Olivia Beaman, Kenna Bryant-Boone, Jaren Curl, Case Drake, Emily Heskett, Morgen Kinzer, Raylan Preston, River Stone, Mya Uhlrich, Kinsley Vance and Kaiden Woods. Fourth grade: Tyler Borth, Douglas Dix,…

Those with 4.0 grade-point averages are on the All A’s Rolls; those with a 3.76-3.99 GPA are named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. The Regular Honor Roll designation goes to those who maintain a 3.0-3.75…

Dear Carolyn: I struggled with infertility for many years and ultimately chose to be childless after many unsuccessful fertility treatments. A few weeks ago, my sister announced a surprise pregnancy, and I’m really struggling with…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that there is a correlation between the use of statins and suicide in men over 60, especially if they have suffered chronic depression. Can you tell me if this…

Dear Carolyn: I’m 57; I met the love of my life about four years ago, and we have lived together for two years. I knew he drank too much before we moved in together. He…

Dear Dr. Roach:  I recently got a blood transfusion, and I’ve never had the COVID vaccine. Am I going to get those blood clots that vaccinated people got? — Anon. Answer: There is no evidence…

As producers in the Southwind District gear up for the spring calving season, calf health is of upmost importance. In this article published by Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek of Kansas State University, he discusses colostrum, or…

At my house, classic TV is a given. My 93-year-old father-in-law enjoys watching reruns of westerns, Perry Mason, Andy Griffith, and Gomer Pyle. With these old favorites come commercials targeting an aging population: Medicare Advantage…