When the time came for Mike Geffert to pick his future career path, he hesitated for only a moment. Did he want to continue a farming tradition that began when his grandparents settled in Allen…

“Through the devastation, it was really inspiring to see how many people came together to give donations and help,” said Maggie Barnett of LaHarpe.  Barnett was one of a group of seven who recently returned…

MORAN — In March, Marmaton Valley High celebrated one of the best girls basketball teams in school history. The Wildcats won 15 games and came within a game of advancing to the state basketball tournament…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt City Council’s Safety Committee had given their report. Council member Paul Cloutier had read aloud the committee’s recommendation: The council take no further action and keep Humboldt’s fire whistle turned off.  In…

The small but mighty community of Mildred remains positive about its prospects, Marcia Davis told Allen County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday morning. “They like that it is quiet, that everybody helps each other, and…

Allen Community College added 38 students this fall compared to the previous year, a reversal of fortune after several years of declining enrollment. A total of 1,855 students were enrolled in various programs, including on…

Eight-year-old Hadley Thompson reads a book to her sister, Lilian Kelly, and therapy dog Charley at the Iola Public Library Friday afternoon. The reading event was sponsored by Iola Reads and Prairieland Visiting Animal Association…

The annual Trunk-or-Treat, hosted by the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce, has a new location this year. Moving to Riverside Park, the event has more to offer than in years past, according to Chamber Executive…

Humboldt High School crowned Colden Cook and Shelby Shaughnessy as the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen Friday, during the Cubs’ 50-0 shellacking of visiting Leon-Bluestem. Humboldt remains undefeated.

Crest High School crowned Karlee Boots and Gunner Ellington, center, as the Fall 2024 Homecoming Queen and King Friday, following the Lancers’ 62-0 victory over Center-Lost Springs.