Though he may no longer be there, his presence is still felt.  more...

It all began in Heber with a boy’s muddy pair of shoes. The first emotion was anger, which in turn ignited a passion that has led to sidewalks, a new school, funding for the local chess teams and ever-expanding dreams for a better community. Along the way to achieving those successes there...  more...

When Mary Ann Kline attended Iowa State College, she pursued a major in home economics and education. Her goal was to become a teacher — a decision driven in part by finances and the opportunities available to a young woman in the 1950s.  more...

Faced with making a life-changing decision for their unborn twin girls, former Brawley resident Bryanne McCown and husband Adam found their faith challenged but discovered that the support of this close-knit Valley community and prayer helped carry them through the most difficult test of their...  more...