Next time you see the bison herd at Daniels Park, check out their large shoulder humps. The hump allows the bison to swing its head from side-to-side to clear snow…

By Daniel Williams; photo courtesy of www.cdc.gov Vaping among teens has reached the epidemic stage, according to national statistics as well as local narratives. At a recent Douglas County sporting…

By Amanda Merriman As we enter this time of year, thoughts often turn toward philanthropy. There are a myriad of options available to those considering donating. It can be a…

By Terri Wiebold When you read The Connection newspaper every month upon arrival in your mailbox, there is hopefully something wonderful and nostalgic about the smell of the ink on…

Information and photo proavided by Rock Canyon High School A business start-up company at Rock Canyon High School wishes to create a feeling of belonging and togetherness. This sweatshirt was…

By Barbara Neff Six important changes are coming in 2019, which have already been announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Following the decade-long Great Depression, 1929 to 1939, the…

RCHS students and teachers traveled to Concordia Language Villages French and Spanish immersion camps in Bemidji, Minnesota in November to learn about the languages and the cultures of the countries.…

Information and photos provided by Julie Matuszewski The spirit of Halloween brought ghosts, ghouls and little goblins flocking to Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) for Halloween Family Bingo night; an event…

SMFR firefighters from Station 39 partnered to help bring joy to children in need during the holiday season. They are pictured here with program organizer Louie Lee. Information and photos…