Beauty

Meet Emma Clouse

Get to know Emma Clouse, the talented stylist at Tress Hair Boutique, and her approach to personalized beauty Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Provided Manhattan’s Tress Hair Boutique offers a stylish, personalized hair care experience. Known for its professional team of skilled stylists, the boutique provides services like haircuts, color, styling, and extensions tailored to each client’s needs. The salon's modern, welcoming atmosphere complements its top-notch services, creating a...

Education

Manhattan's Montessori Approach to Education

Paragon Montessori Academy Brings New Approach to Early Education in Manhattan Article by Heather Hoffman | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography Paragon Montessori Academy is redefining early childhood education in Manhattan, by bringing the Montessori approach to children aged 2½ to 6 years. This newly established non-profit school offers a learning environment that nurtures independence, creativity, and a love for learning. The Montessori method, developed over a century ago by Dr...

Arts + Culture

Crafting K-State’s Icon

Meet Tom Bookwalter, the artist who crafted Kansas State University’s iconic Powercat logo Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography It’s a late Saturday night in Manhattan, Kansas, in the late 1980s. A renowned artist’s hands move steadily, crafting fluid lines and perfect arcs as the pencil tip glides over illustration board with deliberate precision. The artist pauses, studies his work intently, then reaches for his pen to add the final bold strokes. At the...

Health + Wellness

Manhattan's Heartland Dermatology

Advanced skin care solutions for a healthier, glowing you at Heartland Dermatology in Manhattan. Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Sigle Photography For nearly a half-century, Heartland Dermatology has been the hallmark provider of exceptional skin care across the state of Kansas. Founded in Northwest Kansas in 1977 by Dr. Wallace Weber, the practice was built on a foundation of advanced dermatological treatment paired with a personal, patient-first approach. What began as Heartland...