A forum hosting candidates in local races will be at 5:30 p.m. today in the basement of Community National Bank, 120 E. Madison. Allen County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the event.   Included are candidates…

The cupboard is not bare at Allen Community College for coach Andy Shaw as he goes into his fifth season at the helm of the Red Devil men’s basketball program. Although the Red Devils lost…

EUGENE, Ore. — Josh Honeycutt fell short of his ultimate goal of qualifying for this summer’s Olympic Games, but the former Iola High standout was still able to compete on a stage on Thursday that…

Former Mustang standout Trent Latta will join an effort to establish a new culture with the Pittsburg State University baseball program this fall. The former Neosho Community College pitcher has signed with the Gorillas to…

Wayne and  Rosalie Howell The children of Wayne and Rosalie Howell, Topeka, will host a celebration in honor of the Howell’s upcoming 50th wedding anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. July 16 in Savonburg.  Wayne…

On streets paved with gold inside the pearly gates Bob Lane jitter-bugs the evening away, freed from shackles that earth-bound infirmities placed on his nimble legs a few years ago. Applause, wedded to the beat…

Born in Iola, Nancy Squire, 72, formerly of Humboldt, died Tuesday, June 27, 2016. Funeral services were in Middleton, Idaho. She and George moved to Idaho 36 years ago.    She is survived by her…

David Lee Cunningham, 64, Iola, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at his home. David was born Aug. 26, 1951, in Colony, the son of Roy Melvin and Cecile “Mary” (Dreibelbeis) Cunningham. He attended school in…

Nine candidates will be interviewed Friday by a nominating committee looking to replace Allen County Magistrate Judge Thomas Saxton, who retired at the end of June. The candidates: — John P. Crawford, Kansas City, an…

Amanda Thompson had some trepidation about being involved with the Humanity House SNAP Challenge — pretending her family receives financial assistance to buy food in July, and thus must spend only a certain amount for…