Around Town

Unity Club members discussed Monday books they’d read during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion marked the program portion of Monday’s meeting. Ten members attended the meeting held at the Frederick Funston Meeting Hall. Hostess Donna…

MORAN — W.C. Neth, who lives at 310 S. Ohio in Iola, hopes that the homes he is building in Moran will help attract new industry. Neth intends to build seven 1,000-square-foot, three-bedroom houses that…

Allen County Area Retired School Personnel met Wednesday in the Mary Ellen Stadler room at Allen Community College. Guests Mary Ann Arnott and speakers Susan Booth and Logan Booth attended with 15 members. Susan Booth,…

A new eating place, Menegay’s Grill, is opening in Iola by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Menegay, who recently operated the South Street Cafe. The grill occupies the lower floor of the American Legion building…

Seekers-Not-Slackers welcomed Crest Students back to school on Aug. 17. From left, Zander Dickerson, McKenna Powell, Lizzie Ellington, Blaine King.

Prairie Rose 4-H Club members and guests, along with the Piqua 4-H Club members, attend the regular monthly meeting and club exchange meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club on Aug. 21 with the Piqua…

Charles and Kristy Sutherland announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Breckon, to Justin Meins, son of Billy and Michele Meins and Robin and Chastity Hunter. Breckon is a graduate of Humboldt High…

LAHARPE — September is steeped with activity at LaHarpe City Hall. LaHarpe Health and Wellness has organized a number of games and activities, including a Nerf Gun battle in the City Hall gymnasium from 10…

 Jo’s Men’s Grooming is moving to 9 W. Madison in Iola, the former home of the Shirt Shop. Tai Lee, owner of Jo’s Men’s Grooming, said she pulled into her business’s new home early Thursday…

HUMBOLDT — With the fall festival season rapidly approaching, organizers are putting the final touches on their respective celebrations. Humboldt’s Biblesta celebration is set for Oct. 1, and committee members are eager to finalize all…