TOPEKA — As survivor and advocate Lisa Phillips shared her story of sexual abuse by financier Jeffrey Epstein to a large crowd, she asked the audience to “bear with her” as she spoke. A crowd…

TOPEKA — Going to college can be challenging for many people, but imagine taking classes, completing homework, and eventually even graduating all while also serving time in a Kansas prison. That’s the reality for some…

From womb to tomb, poetry is a recurring part of our lives. “Starting with nursery rhymes when we’re little,” said Iola Public Library assistant Colleen Dobbins. “Then, it’s usually part of a funeral.”  The Iola…

TOPEKA — Hannah Andersen of Iola was named to the President’s List for the fall semester at Washburn University. Dean’s List honorees include Jacob Andersen and Maggie Creitz, both of Iola, and Ashlyn Bartlett of…

TOPEKA — Iola native Dr. Teresa L. Clounch was recently recognized by the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Foundation, an international organization for student affairs professionalsClounch was named as one of the 2024…

Iola native Cal Leonard has lived and breathed baseball since he was a little kid.  An Iola High School baseball state champion from the 2018 season, Leonard has taken on an even bigger role as…

PITTSBURG  — Washburn’s School of Law and Pittsburg State University have joined forces to speed up the process to obtain a law degree, according to a PSU news release. On Monday, representatives from each institution…

TOPEKA — Washburn University announced today that Dr. Teresa L. Clounch, an Iola native, has been named the associate vice president of student life and dean of students.  Clounch will replace Dr. Joel Bluml who…

TOPEKA — After 25 years at the helm of Washburn University, Jerry Farley says he will retire effective Sept. 30. Farley, the longest-tenured Washburn University president, has led the school since 1997. He said Monday…

EMPORIA — Several local students were among those named to the Emporia State University Honor Roll. The designation goes to those who maintain a 3.8 semester grade-point average with a full-time schedule. Local honorees are…