Month: September 2019

Southwind Extension District 4-H members from Allen and Neosho counties competed Sunday at the Kansas State Fair Photography Judging Contest. The senior team of Jenni Armstrong, Megan Kueser, and Zoi Yoho placed third. Yoho came…

Howard Reiter gave the Communion Meditation over Psalm 34:18-22 at Sunday’s Colony Christian Church service. When our lives shatter, Jesus is the only one that can put them back together. Pastor Chase Riebel gave the…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Western Kansas’ congressman launched a Senate campaign on Saturday, pitching himself to fellow Republicans as a pragmatic conservative who can keep the seat in GOP hands by thwarting immigration hardliner Kris…

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Panic broke out at a suburban Kansas City festival that celebrates pioneer history after festivalgoers falsely believed shots had been fired. The Kansas City Star reports it was unclear what led…

PARSONS — Leading 22-6 over Parsons with less than eight minutes remaining, the Iola Mustangs saw their 16-point lead deteriorate. The Vikings stormed back to force overtime, and eventually win 54-48 in 5 OT’s.  Iola dominated…

COLONY — The Nick McAnulty era got off to a great start on Friday night as the first-year head coach led the Crest Lancers to a 52-42 home win over the Hartford Jaguars.  Crest was…

NEODESHA — Humboldt High’s defense took a bit longer than expected to find its groove Friday. The Cub offense, on the other hand, was humming along from start to finish. Spearheaded by senior standout Conor…

HOWARD — West Elk made life miserable for Marmaton Valley High on both sides of the ball Friday. The Patriots limited Marmaton Valley to 30 rushing yards and no first downs in a 50-0 victory…

Head coach Chris Belknap admits he may not appear to be a tennis wiz,  but the Fillies tennis team has made massive improvements under his coaching since practice began Aug. 9.  “I think I shocked…

Middle school action returned to the Allen County area on Thursday night. Here is the rundown:  Iola Football Two games resulted in two thumpings of Osawatomie. The seventh-grade boys ran past Osawatomie 38-0, and were…