The online learning program continues to flourish at Allen Community College. Regena Aye, dean for online learning, reported to board members that Spring 2017 showed an 81 percent success rate. Summer enrollment was stronger than…

U.S. Rep Lynn Jenkins visited USD 257’s Summer Food Program at noon Friday, making a point to congratulate Director Kathy Koehn on the program’s success.Jenkins’ appearance was special, part of Lunch Across Kansas Month. The…

Former City Administrator Judy Brigham will be installed as Rotary governor of District 6110 tonight in a ceremony at Liberty Theatre, Fort Scott. “It’s my job to make sure all of the clubs are doing…

Evelyn Faye (Yokum) Jones, 66, Chanute passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017.Services are from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola. The parish rosary will be recited at 10…

Friday-Sunday Friday at HumboldtIola vs. Yates Center, 6 p.m.Chanute vs. Yates Center, 8 p.m. Saturday at HumboldtShawnee Strike Zone vs. Chanute, 10 a.m.Shawnee Strike Zone vs. KC Naturals, noon KC Naturals vs. Chanute, 2 p.m.Iola…

HUMBOLDT — The Post 15 Indians are in need of a confidence-building victory, but they will have to wait until they host the Iola Tournament this weekend.On Wednesday, the Indians’ losing streak was extended to…

Fans of Venus Williams and Roger Federer, longtime tennis champions, are in awe of their physical prowess partly because of their advanced ages.Williams is 37, Federer 35. At today’s Wimbledon tournament Williams and Federer are…

Over the July 4 weekend Gov. Chris Christie was spotted enjoying a sunny day at the beach.Which would be fine, except that this beach had been closed due to a budget impasse that shut down…

Iola Municipal Band— Since 1871 — At the bandstand Jake Ard, directorThursday, July 6, 2017, 8 p.m. PROGRAMStar Spangled Banner – (arr. J.P. Sousa)The Iowa Band Law – K.L. KingI’d Like to Teach the World…

Home-grown produce is giving a local family an introduction to Chinese cuisine. Barbara Branstetter has found a creative way to produce a low-cost meal for her family of four. As much as her family members…