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Chase Vaughn didn’t follow a typical path to becoming an attorney. But it sure hasn’t taken him long to establish a foothold in the legal community now that he’s arrived. The Iola native, who started…

Iola middle and high school orchestra students presented their winter concert Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The orchestra is directed by Kaylin Klubek. The high school advanced orchestra, above, played a medley…

Much like the name implies, Black Sheep Donuts are not your ordinary doughnut. The new Iola business boasts a different take on the fried confectionary — they’re miniature. Cailynn Kennedy started the food truck business…

The City of Iola and Humanity House are partnering for a contest where all the participants can win. The goal is to learn how to make your home more energy efficient and save money on…

Iola Elementary School’s kindergarten and third-grade classes entertained a packed house Tuesday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center with a medley of holiday-themed songs.

Allen Community College is honoring veterans with a new display at the dining hall.  Flags representing all six branches of the military are hung across the top of one wall, underneath a large American flag.…

The parameters of a matching grant for emergency medical equipment have changed, noted EMS Director Michael Burnett during Tuesday morning’s Allen County commission meeting. At their Nov. 19 meeting, commissioners had approved pursuing a 50%…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Elementary School got its first real-time test of a new fire alarm system Tuesday morning when a Christmas crafting session got a little smokey. There was no fire and no threat to…

Work is right on schedule for PrairieLand Partners’ estimated $14 million John Deere farm implement dealership. The facility is set to be fully constructed by the end of the month and sits at the northwest…

Humanity House is bringing back a Christmas tradition, with a little extra dose of homemade holiday cheer. A Humanity House Christmas will offer a festive night of celebration and giving, from 4 to 8 p.m.…