CHANUTE — Chanute’s city manager, Luke Lewis, was fired Monday night.The decision, following an executive session, was on a 4-1 vote by commissioners, the Chanute Tribune reported. Lewis was hired on Jan. 13 and began…

Going back to school has never looked sweeter. Dozens of families filled the square to enjoy free food, games, gift basket drawings and donate some money to a good cause at the Back to School…

Jack Koehn, superintendent of USD 257 schools, explained in detail Thursday evening why the district needs to replace its elementary and high schools.Koehn spoke at length with a small group of Iolans about issues facing…

LAHARPE — Monday evening Willis Ross meandered outside LaHarpe’s Veterans of Foreign Wars building, pulling small pockets of weeds from the edge of a sidewalk after arriving early, as he usually does, for the post’s…

LAHARPE — Local voters will decide in November on a proposed sales tax to fund street upkeep and other possible capital projects.LaHarpe City Council members voted, 4-0, to put the bond resolution on the ballot.If…

Schoolway, USD 257’s newest venture into the digital age, should provide a smoother connection with students, parents and the community at large, a school official said.The free mobile application went online over the summer, said…

Allen Community College’s basketball team announced the signings of eight players, bringing the total to 15 new players for the 2014-15 season. In June, the college signed on seven players.Assistant coach Ryan Mahoney said the…

ACC women’s soccer team has high aspirations for the upcoming season. Last season was Allen’s best season ever, finishing 9-9 with a loss to 17th ranked Barton in the first round of the Region VI…

Ruby Lucas’ patience paid off.After waiting for 10 years, Lucas witnessed an explosion of color and aroma as her Queen of the Night plant finally bloomed.It was the first time the flowers bloomed from their…

ACC trustees are trying to get their ducks in a row before making a decision on whether to sell the college farm.Appraisals for the property and its buildings were discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting of…