IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Rylee M. Chirico, Chapin, S.C., possession of alcohol by a minor, $515 Berlin G. Gonzalez, Iola, 40/30, $155 Kayla M. Perry, Iola, nuisance…

Allen County voters chose a new commissioner and narrowly rejected a half-cent sales tax to fund EMS services. Those were among just a few choices local voters had in Tuesday’s election. Nearly 63% of the…

On the long road to Election Day, no group of voters was more loyal to Donald Trump than young white men. One early theory was that his success with this demographic was a result of…

Thrive Allen County is presenting an opportunity to learn about the Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) program.  According to Economic Developer Jared Wheeler, the non-profit will host an information gathering meeting Nov. 12 for any…

BURLINGTON — Iola Middle School’s eighth-graders rode a sterling defense Tuesday to secure a 35-19 win at Burlington. The Mustangs took control in the second quarter, putting together a 14-3 run to lead 24-9 at…

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Whenever a team is trailing by seven points late in a game and driving, the talk…

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was suspended by the NBA on Tuesday for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media. Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next regular-season…

Allen County voters narrowly rejected a half-cent sales tax to fund EMS services, which would have shifted the burden from property taxes. The question brought 52% of voters opposed, with a count of 2,870 to…

Antarctica is the only continent unbloodied by war. For over six decades peace on the frozen land mass has been kept by the Antarctic Treaty, an agreement signed in 1959 at the height of the…

If you are younger than 80, you likely have not seen war on your home soil.  The rare period of relative peace and prosperity enjoyed by recent generations is similar to the time of accord…