Visitors to the Lehigh Portant Trails can learn about the dangers of tick-borne diseases thanks to the efforts of the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments.  The Iola health department received a $2,500 grant from Your…

After nearly four decades working for the City of Iola, Berkley Kerr has bid farewell to his role of Superintendent of Parks and Cemeteries. Kerr celebrated his retirement Friday with a celebration at the Riverside…

HUMBOLDT — Exercise prevents disease and improves physical and mental health as well as socialization. While that’s important at any age, it’s critical for an aging population.  Silver Sneakers, a program now offered at Humboldt…

“I’m tired and my legs hurt,” said Chad Young during a phone interview Thursday afternoon. The 52-year-old is running for the Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District being vacated by Rep. Jake LaTurner. As…

The Humboldt Lions Club will offer its annual fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, at the golf course.  The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with a display of RC model airplanes. The Mike Rickner…

Four Allen County businesses received Backing Small Businesses grants up to $10,000 each.  They were among seven small businesses in Kansas and 500 across the country to receive the grants, which were administered by American…

Crews with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) perform maintenance on US 54 Highway Thursday morning in Gas. According to Priscilla Petersen, KDOT Public Affairs, the work includes concrete stitching. “The crews are filling cracks…

A quest to learn about local healthcare needs brought together about two dozen Allen County residents with representatives of the Kansas Health Institute Tuesday evening at the community building in Riverside Park.  KHI is a…

The estimated costs of new consoles for county dispatch came in $34,000 under the proposed budget request of $100,000. Chelsie Decker, 911 Director, presented the Allen County Commission with estimates from three different companies to…

Killing two birds with one stone. This was the idea behind Mammoth Sports Construction’s presentation at Monday evening’s joint meeting of the Iola City Council and school board.  Riverside Park poses flooding issues for the…