No tricks, just treats.  That’s what can be expected at Scott Moore’s house this Halloween. Since 2012, Moore’s house has been a favorite stop for trick-or-treaters in Iola. And with the whopping amount of goodies…

At the end of the last school year, Aubrey Westhoff delivered welcome news to one of her fifth grade students. Her role was expanding, and she’d be able to meet with him when he transitioned…

The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University projects that the state of Kansas will have a 10% population growth in the next 50 years.  Yes, but: “Our region in southeast…

Chelsea Lea has always believed in the magic of Christmas. When she was a little girl, she was awed by the lights and decorations illuminating the downtown square. It wasn’t until she got older that…

Anderson County EMS crews have returned home after helping with hurricane recovery. The EMS crews provided essential emergency medical services as part of American Medical Response’s (AMR) Office of Emergency Management FEMA contract.  Anderson County…

Allen County is now home to the 341st medical accredited center in the world.  “It’s huge,” said Chelsie Decker, Allen County 911 director, during Tuesday’s Allen County Commission meeting. “Three years ago, the county’s fire…

Iola will host a reading of a radio play to warn of the dangers of the rise of fascism. It’s one of dozens of communities that are part of a nationwide literary celebration of “It…

Iola Elementary School students are hunting for literary treasures this week as the Scholastic Book Fair returns. Students searched for books and trinkets such as decorative pens and bookmarks.

Farm City Days offered a weekend jam-packed with fun and activities. It was a beautiful fall day for a parade, with bright, sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s. Events kicked off Friday with a…

PIQUA — The Woodson County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday evening to an incident at the Knights of Columbus in Piqua. It was reported on social media that several individuals were involved in an altercation that…