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IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Pattie Miklos Boyd Convicted as follows: Phil D. Churning, Gas, driving while suspended (third or subsequent offense), $2,135 Jason W. Curtis, Burlington, theft, $75, probation ordered Tremayne L. Glaze, Iola, battery,…

Accident Harold L. Ode Jr., was northbound on State Street July 28, when Iola police officers said he failed to stop at a red light, striking a westbound car driven by Shelby D. Oldridge, who…

Thrive Allen County has received a grant for $2,500 to improve the existing Humboldt community garden.  The grant will help make the garden more accessible to older residents. AARP Kansas awarded Community Challenge grants to…

Twenty-seven children, ages 4-12, took part in the Gale Ritter Pedal Pull Aug. 5 during the Allen County Fair. The event was sponsored by Allen County Farm Bureau, Strickler Holstein Dairy, Mid-America Dairymen and Dairy…

HUMBOLDT — The Annual Cress Reunion was held July 15 at the Humboldt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall hosted by Chris and Carol (Cress) Bauer.   Fifty family and friends dined at noon on pulled…

Aldie Ensminger, a Republican candidate for the 10th District State Representative, led in votes 1,407 to 1,115 over John Carder to win the primary election Tuesday. Denise Apt, a candidate for the 12th District State…

LAWRENCE — Several local students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2023 semester.    Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10%…

EMPORIA — Several area students were recognized by Emporia State University. Among those were students who graduated this spring. They are: Austin Dominick Crabtree of Colony, summa cum laude bachelor of science in mathematics with…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday was “Protecting Priorities,” taken from the New Testament Book of Luke 10:38-42.   “What takes your attention away from God?” asked Traw. “Worship should be at the…

Zachary Wood and Emily Boyd were married in a ceremony at the Flatrock Ranch in Greenwood County. Emily is the daughter of Mark and Patti Boyd of Moran. She is a PhD candidate in chemistry…