In our corner of Kansas, I have heard people talking about Pride month. Most of the conversations run along the lines of, “why does it exists, why do “they” have to have a parade, why…

We are, as of this writing, so happy that no homes and no persons were harmed by the floodwaters in Iola. That is something to be thankful for. Like most of life, the last 10…

The pursuit of happiness. Is that even a real thing in America today? When Thomas Jefferson wrote those words, I wonder if how we live is what he had in mind. Currently, many people are…

Summertime is here. Kids are out of school and ready for fun. From today until June 3, Humanity House will be providing breakfast and lunch to any children who stop by. On June 3, the…

When I was growing up, I loved school. I may have been a bit of a troublemaker, but I loved going to school. I loved being in the classroom. I loved my teachers, though I…

It’s May! For those of us who like to garden or who like to eat fresh vegetables, it is the beginning of the happiest time of year. The Allen County Farmers’ Market will be open…

I grew up in southeast Iola. We played outside; we ate all of our meals at home; we did our chores and disappeared for the day; we worked hard; we studied hard.  I thought life…

When I first arrived in Iola as a freshman at Allen Community College, the town’s size didn’t shock me as it did many of my peers from out of state. My family has roots in…

If you think voting doesn’t count,  take a moment to look at a political race in Chicago, where a young democratic socialist won the 33rd ward alderman’s spot against a wealthy woman whose family had…

It’s hard to change the world when you are hungry, Humanity House’s Tracy Keagle says. That’s why she hopes people from all walks of life attend the Allen County Food Policy Forum from 6 to…