In his travels, William Galloway often fields a simple question. When’s he going to stop? “I don’t really see a finish line,” Galloway said Thursday. “People say you can’t ride forever. I say, well you…

A line of shirts, jeans and other garments will soon hang outside Hope Unlimited, each one telling a story of survival.  In recognition of April as  Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Hope Unlimited is hosting a…

Iola High School students signed a banner supporting mental health awareness Wednesday. The effort, coordinated by Mustangs for Mental Health, part of Zero Reasons Why Allen County, is designed to help create a supportive school…

“I know I can walk into a classroom and see someone who has been affected,” said Kayla Knavel, Hope Unlimited’s children services specialist. She’s talking about teen dating violence, and the statistics bear her out.…

An Iola woman hopes to use her story to raise awareness about sexual trafficking. Chasidy Miller, age 24, shared her story Tuesday evening during a discussion on human trafficking at Allen Community College. Sociology instructor…

Ten to 15 years ago, political science professors discovered renewed interest in civic engagement.  Retired U.S. Senator Bob Graham and his collaborator Chris Hand published the first edition of their book “America: The Owner’s Manual”…

SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — The family of an 11-year-old Black girl who was injured in what they say was a racially-motivated attack in Kansas said Thursday it is important to talk to children about racism.…

They?re two mothers with similar and yet very different stories. Lori Cooper and Sharla Miller have known each other for years. They attended mission trips together with their sons through Wesley United Methodist Church, where…

Area high school students teamed up with local senior citizens for Seniors Walk With Seniors for Suicide Prevention Awareness.  Iola High School. Marmaton Valley High School. Humboldt High School.