Community National Bank & Trust celebrated a milestone Friday, marking 25 years of serving customers in Iola. Employees, customers and community members joined in recognizing the anniversary and reflecting on the bank’s growth over the…

EMPORIA — Several area students were named to Emporia State University’s spring 2026 university honor rolls. To qualify, students must have earned a minimum 3.8 grade-point average for the semester while enrolled in at least…

A mill and overlay project is scheduled to begin June 17 on K-58 Highway in Anderson and Coffey counties.Crews from Bettis Asphalt & Construction will resurface the 15-mile stretch of road connecting U.S. 159 to…

Social Security plays an important role in retirement for many Kansans, but it is often misunderstood. Created in 1935, Social Security was designed to provide basic income protection — not to fully replace your paycheck…

Yes, we are wet here in the Southwind District, and many producers are using this time to get equipment field-ready across the district. Many combines have already headed to the wheat fields in some parts…

CHANUTE — A crowd of 172 attended the 2026 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation annual spring fundraiser on Friday, May 1. Doors at the SEK Impact Center opened at 5:30 pm. Décor was provided by Lisa…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High School recently announced its honor rolls for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year. They are as follows: Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Freshmen: Kara Culbertson, Ellie Carlson and Daysha…

CHANUTE — Tri-Valley Developmental Services held their 2026 awards ceremony on April 10, celebrating achievements from individuals and community support in Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties.  The ceremony was held…

MORAN — The 129th annual Moran-Marmaton Valley Alumni Association banquet and reunion was held on Saturday, May 23, in the MVHS Commons.  Vice President Chris Elmenhorst, Class of 1978, welcomed the 85 alumni and guests.…

INDEPENDENCE — The 72nd Annual Verdigris Valley Art Show opens Friday at the Independence Historical Museum and Art Center, 123 N. Eighth St., showcasing original works from artists across the region. Artists will compete for…