As the days tick down to the Nov. 5 election, Allen County voters are preparing to cast their ballots on a proposed half cent sales tax. Commissioners have touted the proposed tax will generate approximately…

A picture began to emerge Thursday about the kind of qualities the community, business owners, faculty and staff want in Allen Community College’s next president. “What came across loud and clear today is that this…

Groups of Humboldt High School’s American Government and the eighth grade American History students formed their own governments Friday as part of a series of events to recognize National Constitution Day, which was Sept. 17.…

Allen Community College is redefining what it means to teach early childhood education and helping fill a labor shortage in the industry. “Any of us, in our work, are happier and more effective when we…

The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) in Iola saw a silver lining when its lease was not renewed at their previous location. “We were wanting additional space anyway as well as a permanent home…

Savonburg residents want to see more action taken towards their goals for improvement. Since they met a year ago, small steps have been made towards what they deemed the top three concerns at the time…

The 78th Annual Moran Day festivities will kick off this Saturday with a variety of events and entertainment. Vendors and food trucks will be set up beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday. At the same time,…

It’s all about time management. Iola High School band students agreed the ability to effectively manage their schedules allows them to participate in multiple, demanding activities.  Half of this year’s band members also compete in…

Allen County Commissioners signed off on a grant application Tuesday that will go towards paying emergency management salaries. Jason Trego, emergency management director, said the application is submitted yearly. Last year the county received “about…

In late July, Allen County welcomed new Road and Bridge Director Jeremy Hopkins. He has served as the interim Road and Bridge Director since late-March after the former director, Mark Griffith, resigned. The 47-year-old Wichita…