The big top is coming to Iola.The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for a pair of shows at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12.The tent will be set…

As we age problems may arise both physically and mentally. The Senior Life Solutions program at Allen County Regional Hospital can ease those burdens.Rhonda McGraw, director of Senior Life Solutions, explained the program’s purpose at…

By 10 o’clock, on a soggy Friday morning, the parking lot at Bass Community Hall was packed with the cars and trucks of area employers and job-seekers who turned out for last week’s career fair,…

After starting the season with a quick 2-0 start, Allen Community College’s volleyball team participated in its first tournament of the year over the weekend.The Red Devils went 1-3 overall during the Northeast CC Tournament…

The Allen Community College women’s soccer team continued its undefeated start to the year when it defeated No. 14 St. Charles Community College 1-0 in overtime in Cottleville, Mo., on Friday.In a golden goal scenario,…

The Allen Community College cross country squad began its season Friday at the King’s Sandwich Classic with promising results.The Red Devils women, who kicked off the event by winning the 4k race as a team,…

James Cornelouis Henderson was born on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at Allen County Regional Hospital.He is the son of Eddie D. and Shannan Henderson, Humboldt.James weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19½ inches long.He…

James Cornelouis Henderson was born on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at Allen County Regional Hospital.He is the son of Eddie D. and Shannan Henderson, Humboldt.James weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19½inches long.He is…

Kenna Michelle Thompson and Mark Edwards Chesnut, Springfield, Mo., were united in marriage on May 16, 2015, at the Barn at Timber Cove in Pittsburg.Kenna is the daughter of Kent and Susan Thompson, LaHarpe. She…

Ruby Lavohn (Jarred) Owens, 93, Iola, formerly of rural Humboldt, passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at Greystone Residential Care in Iola.Ruby was born Oct. 13, 1921, on a farm north of Altoona, the daughter…