A discussion on health reform will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Townhouse West 217 N. Washington Ave.The session is sponsored by Thrive Allen County and Kansas Health Consumer Coalition (KHCC).Anna Lambert with KHCC and…

Allen County Historical Society’s most recent addition, Elyssa Jackson, is taking her duties as executive director head-on, less than two weeks after taking the position.Jackson, a 24-year-old art history graduate of the University of California…

Ireland has decided to bite the bullet on underwater mortgages and give its homeowners a break.When the Irish housing bubble burst the government bailed out the banks rather than see them go broke. As a…

Saturday, the Iola Alzheimer’s Support Group will host its Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk will begin at 10:30 a.m., but there will a variety of events prior to the walk. Registration is at 9…

Iola High School has another banner to tack onto its walls: it’s a 2012 National Award Winner for Promising Practice in Character Education. The award, given by the Character Education Partnership, reflects the work not…

Students, parents and community members now have the option to check live updates on high school sports, events, notifications and alerts — all from their smart phone or computer.Joe Sample, vice principal at Iola High…

A songwriting sailor, obtrusive actress, headstrong New York chorus girl and somewhat misunderstood theater owner can make for an interesting combination — and often cases for an uncommon musical in an uncommon setting. The Allen…

Equal parts controversy and confusion were critical Wednesday in Allen Community College’s four-set loss on the volleyball court to visiting Coffeyville Community College.The Red Devils lost two potential points late in the fourth set, in…

With a Pioneer League championship in hand, Iola High’s Mustangs have a couple of other significant goals lying ahead for the 2012 football season.With a win over arch-rival and former Southeast Kansas League foe Chanute…

Jim Poulter, Lathem, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Aikins Poulter; three sons, one daughter and one step-daughter.He has been cremated.A memorial service is at…