MANHATTAN — Six couples will be honored on March 13 as the 2026 class of Kansas Master Farm Families in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship and service to their communities. The statewide…

As Iola continues to shape its power generation and electric usage, solar power will not likely be generated locally anytime soon. City Administrator Matt Rehder made the comments Monday in response to questions from new…

As National 4-H Week and 48 hours of 4-H Service come to an end, let’s talk about the joys of 4-H. 4-H is more than just a club — it’s a community that helps young…

MANHATTAN — The Southwind Extension District 4-H members showcased their talent at the 2025 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes, held Aug. 23-24 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Southwind teams placed in the top five of…

Presents and family were the answers to the question, “What is your favorite thing about Christmas,” at the Prairie Dell 4-H Club meeting on Dec. 3, 2024.  Before the meeting the club members sang Christmas…

Area 4-Her’s won national champion honors at a livestock judging contest in Kentucky last month. Brody Nemecek, an Iola High School graduate, coached the Kansas 4-H All-Star Team that won the National 4-H Livestock Judging…

Members of the Prairie Rose 4-H club attended the 4-H Achievement Banquet on Nov. 6. These members received various awards celebrating their accomplishments throughout the previous 4-H year. The club also received a purple seal…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Southwind District 4-H Livestock Judging Team was named the Reserve Champion Team Overall at the American Royal 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. The local team represented Kansas, competing against 15 teams…

Four Southwind District 4-H’ers participated in the 4-H Photography Judging Contest at the Kansas State Fair.