Stephanie Jo Findley, 49, Iola, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital. She was born Dec. 10, 1964, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Pete and Alberta “June” (Avery) Peterson. Cremation is planned…

Billie Charlene Sater, 64, Iola, died July 21, 2014. Billie was born and raised in Kansas City, Kan. She worked for years as a licensed practical nurse at Arkhaven Nursing Home in Iola. Billie is…

William Orland Coats, 87, Welda, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at Golden Heights, Garnett.Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Welda Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to William Coats Memorial Fund.Send condolences…

God in his infinite wisdom called our beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and faithful missionary, Ross David Fite, from labor to reward.Ross David Fite was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Sparkman, Ark., in the home…

MORAN — Consolidation of Moran with Osage and Marmaton township fire departments, in the works for months, came about Monday evening by unanimous vote of Moran City Council members.Bill McAdam, Moran, gave enabling information when…

Due to her passion for nutrition, Iolan Terri Kretzmeier is the recipient of the 2014 Healthy Allen Award.The Kansas Health Care Foundation award is for an individual or organization that promotes good health among the…

Celebrations across the state are touting Farmers Market Week, which runs through Saturday. Allen County is no exception.On Thursday, the Allen County Farmers Market will feature its regular array of food vendors along Jackson Avenue,…

HUMBOLDT — Property taxes will rise for Humboldt residents in 2015, and water and sewer rates aren’t far behind.Humboldt City Council members, gathering for a special meeting Monday, approved for publication the city’s 2015 spending…

If voters give their blessing this fall to a $49 million school bond issue, USD 257 will pay about $521,000 to acquire about 95 acres of land for the project.School board members approved last week…

HUMBOLDT — High school football is just around the corner. School hasn’t started yet, but practices for all fall sports will begin Aug. 18. Glancing at Humboldt High School’s schedule, fans will notice they play…