Allen County escaped the worst of a weekend winter snowstorm but residents still faced icy conditions, power outages and bitterly cold temperatures. The county courthouse and some businesses remained closed Monday, and Iola schools extended…

A new program offers help paying health insurance for childcare providers and their employees. Thrive Allen County announced it received a grant from the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to provide stipends up to $3,600 a year…

Wintry weather has prompted officials to keep the Allen County Courthouse closed to the public Monday, although the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and public works departments will remain open. In addition, Iola-USD 257 schools —…

Now that they’ve spun off an offshoot of their business, local pharmacists Bill Walden and Jim Bauer plan to return their focus to their first love, Iola Pharmacy.  “You’ll get sick of seeing us,” quipped…

Allen County could see snow and ice as a winter storm watch takes effect this weekend. The National Weather Service reports a mix of wintry precipitation is likely to fall Saturday into Sunday. Snow or…

“It’s been going great,” said Brandon Cameron of his transition into the role of Allen County attorney.  Having worked as the assistant county attorney for four years prior, Cameron brings a wealth of experience with…

Iolan Richard Zahn is among those mourning former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100. Zahn was not a fan of the Carter administration in the 1970s, but years later came…

COLONY — Church leaders plan to rebuild after the Colony Community Church was destroyed by fire last week. Pastor Alex Cochrane said the church will be rebuilt on the same property, and church officials are…

Allen County commissioners initiated steps for D&D Propane to build a retail operation just east of Humboldt on US 169. The commissioners approved the planning board’s recommendation on Monday to grant a conditional use zoning…

COLONY — Start the new year on the right foot by participating in the nationwide First Day Hikes program. Locally, the action begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Colony trailhead of the Prairie Spirit…