A measles outbreak in Texas is raising concerns as cases continue to rise, spreading beyond state lines. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported 124 confirmed cases as of Feb. 25, 2025,…

YATES CENTER — Kevin Brown, a senior at Yates Center High School, was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship for his involvement with the Flint Hills Technical College Automotive Technology Program at LaHarpe’s Regional Rural Technical…

The monthly meeting of the Square B 4-H club was held on Feb. 10 at the Extension office. Members answered who their valentine was for roll call; seven members and one leader attended. The club…

The American Red Cross needs local do-gooders to give blood on Tuesday, March 11. Doors are open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the John Silas Bass North Community Building, 505 N. Buckeye, Iola.…

Allen County will be participating in the Kansas Statewide Tornado Drill at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 5. All weekly storm siren tests that are conducted by Allen County 911 will occur at this time instead…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon from Ezekiel 17 was “Putting Down Roots.” We must intentionally stay rooted to Jesus abiding in Him and depending on Him. We should live a life worthy of Him bearing good…

Merrill Hodgden was the speaker at Carlyle Presbyterian Sunday. His sermon, “All about Love,” came from John 13:31-34. Did you ever think about how people know you? People know us by how we act, speak,…

Obesity rates in the U.S. have tripled since 1960, with trends continuing upward. Community members are invited to join Samuel Wilcox, M.D., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to explore societal influences and causes that can lead…

The Allen County Poverty Simulation that was originally scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, has been postponed. According to Jessica McGinnis of Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACMAT), it was postponed due to…

LAWRENCE — Several students with local ties were among the nearly 9,000 University of Kansas undergraduate students who earned honor roll distinction for the 2024 fall semester. Allen County • Macie Hoag, Iola, College of…