Jim Baker, long-time Iola electric distribution city employee who was appointed recently as interim superintendent, will keep the job for good. Iola City Council members Tuesday removed the “interim” tag on Baker, the only applicant…

“We’re here to say thanks,” the Rev. David Meier told Allen County commissioners Tuesday morning. Meier and LaDonna Krone came as representatives of Humboldt Food Pantry, which commissioners gave permission to use Humboldt’s Senior Center…

The first cue that a problem exists is denial. That’s why someone attending Alcoholics Anonymous begins with, “Hi, I’m Susan, and I’m an alcoholic.” Until a person, a society, a culture, can admit to a…

GARDEN CITY — Marmaton Valley High’s golf team ventured to Southwind Golf Course to partake Tuesday in the Class 1A State Tournament. Mike Swift-Plaschka recorded the Wildcats’ lowest score of the day with a 104,…

CHENEY — Humboldt High’s Robbie Sellman capped his junior year, and third straight trip to the Class 3A state golf tournament, with a round of 78, good for 28th place at Cherry Oaks Golf Course.…

LEONARDVILLE — Yates Center High senior Nick Schemper capped his high school golf career in grand style Tuesday. Schemper brought home fifth place at the State Sand Greens Tournament, hosted by Leonardville Golf Course. Schemper…

MAYETTA — Despite the marathon day, Iola High School’s boys golf team finished in fourth place at the Class 4A State Golf Tournament. “I think the tournament overall was really long and we struggled with…

  Marye Fudge Haley, 73, Iola, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Moran Manor. She was born Feb. 25, 1941, in Iola, the daughter of Harry and Obreta (Vest) Fudge. She worked for Thompson Poultry…

Margaret E. “Peggy” Hoffman, 89, Iola, died Monday, May 26, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Margaret was born March 13, 1925, on the family farm north of Iola, the daughter of Lewis A. and…

Gladys was born on Nov. 3, 1947, in Havre de Grace, Md. She passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at her home. She was 66 years old.  Her parents were Russell and Claudine Strohm.…