Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, ”A Generous Heart,” came from Proverbs 11:15-25.   “Where’s the basis for generosity in our lives?” Traw asked The Old Testament Book of Proverbs contains Solomon’s words of wisdom for…

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…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My family (husband, two kids 11 and 14) moved into our house 10…

Dear Carolyn: I can’t seem to take what my friends want to give me (or not) without weighing what I have given them. And I am unduly depressed if they don’t measure up. Recently, a…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: No question, just at a loss. A friend passed away today, much too young, from a cruel and heartless disease that just ravaged her body right up until…

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…