LEXINGTON, VA — Carlie Payne, a native of Iola, was recently initiated into the Pittsburg State University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 342 new initiates from 11…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High senior Drew Wilhite has been a standout in multiple sports, most notably for his running and jumping abilities in cross country and track and field. He’ll take his talents to Pittsburg…

Iola High School has six music students earning All-District honors in several different disciplines. All will perform at the All-District Concert set for 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Pittsburg State University. Tickets sell for $4…

PITTSBURG — A free concert featuring Mark Hayes, an internationally known composer, conductor and concert pianist, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the campus of Pittsburg…

PITTSBURG — Marmaton Valley High School senior math students attended Math Honor Day at Pittsburg State University Oct. 7. Students attended three breakout sessions that helped teach math in different ways. Pittsburg State professors led…

Dr. Kelly Woestman, a professor of history at Pittsburg State University, is the guest speaker for a “Remembering 9/11’ presentation Friday at Allen Community College. Woestman specializes in 20th century U.S. history and family history.…

Raúl Munguía is ready to make some beautiful music. The Honduras native is the new director and conductor for the Iola Area Symphony Orchestra, which began practicing Monday night for its fall concert on Oct.…

In an effort to get students vaccinated for COVID-19 before coming to campus, Wichita State University is offering a $250 award for incoming students who can show proof of vaccination, according to a WSU news…

Jason Kegler, Moran, has been promoted to associate vice president for Student Life at Pittsburg State University. Kegler’s responsibilities will include overseeing the staff and operations of the Department of University Housing.  Kegler has been…

Heather Horton has a few pandemic messages for her fellow Kansans. “Don’t give up. Take each day as it comes,” she says, which is good advice in any situation. But also: “Think about the people,…