Dear editor,The basic intent of this letter is to be a reminder that the children, not the building, are, or at least should be, the focal point of the school issue.Iola’s schools are old and…

Dear editor,The marriage amendment in Kansas passed with the support of 70 percent of law abiding Kansans. It very simply defined marriage as “between one man and one woman.” It is an eternal concept that…

LAHARPE — LaHarpe heard an emphatic mea culpa from Westar representatives Wednesday.Westar’s area wholesale customer manager Suzanne Lane, regional director Scott Hildebrandt and electric distribution supervisor Mark Wollenberg were at Wednesday’s City Council meeting to…

MANHATTAN — Thrive Allen County’s long-standing goal — to help produce a healthier, more productive citizenry — has been recognized by the state.Thrive representatives were on hand Wednesday to receive one of five 2014 Kansas…

The Bowlus stage will feature fun for the whole family this weekend. The Allen Community College Theatre will present “Shrek: The Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday.The musical’s plot closely follows the 2001…

Allen County Commissioners are expected to decide next week on an amended contract for Iola to provide countywide ambulance service.For the past several months, the county and city have negotiated new contract terms after the…

Hudson Harles’ amazing life so far has reached the proverbial end of its first chapter, his mother explained.“One amazing chapter,” Keely Harles wrote in a recent Facebook post under her “Team Hudson” page. Hudson Harles…

Tom Bowlus left a large gift to Allen County, the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. His philanthropy has inspired many families throughout the county to give back to their communities. Tuesday night five area families shared…

Wayne E. Hiser, 88, Iola, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Tara Gardens in Iola. He was born Aug. 20, 1926, to George R. Hiser and Florence K. Zimmer.Wayne grew up in Iola. After graduating…

NEODESHA — Humboldt’s varsity volleyball team came home with two more wins Tuesday night.“We were short-handed tonight, but the girls adjusted and they got the job done,” coach Stephanie Splechter said.The Lady Cubs defeated Caney…