Cottey Classmates Pay Tribute

On July 13, 2026, Colorado paid tribute to long-time journalist Lynn Bartels who died from glioblastoma at age 69. Lynn was a proud P.E.O. and alumna of Cottey College. As classmates of Lynn, JI sisters Maggie McDonnell and Kathie Burson were invited to participate with 15 other "Cottey Girls" in singing four of Lynn's favorite Cottey songs. 

(photo taken by Andrew Hudson)

JI Welcomes a New Sister!

Joan Baker was initiated into the P.E.O. Sisterhood on July 6, 2026. In addition to twelve of our chapter members, Joan's friend Pam Williams (IN/Louisville) attended this special meeting.

(l.-r. Lorraine Brooks, Jan Smith, Kate Ward, Jill Hyde, Joan Baker, 

Kathie Burson, Annie Gaddy, Maggie McDonnell, Vicky Hughes.)

Photo taken by Annette Oakley

As is our tradition, Joan was gifted a jar of daisies. These were grown with love in the garden of Deborah and Sarah Raessler.