Allen County Sheriff Bryan Murphy said Thursday that deputies were sent to a residence in Gas early Wednesday evening for what they said amounted to a “swatting” report. The incident occurred after officers received a…

State crews loaded with chainsaws and skid steers arrived at Lehigh Portland State Park this week to cull unwanted trees and vegetation.  “We’re removing some cedars and other invasive species to let the good stuff…

HUMBOLDT — “If someone is eating our food and we’re staring at you, don’t be weirded out,” said Vaneza Galoso about her Filipino heritage. “We’re just trying to see if you like it — it’s…

HUMBOLDT — Teams of law enforcement officers descended upon Humboldt Wednesday afternoon for a manhunt that led to the arrest of a suspect in a Nov. 28 burglary in Iola. With use of a Kansas…

The Iola Middle and High School orchestras performed a variety of tunes at a concert on Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.

Preschoolers at Iola Elementary School serenaded their parents and teachers Thursday morning with a medley of holiday songs. Thursday marked the final day of classes for USD 257 students before the Christmas break. Classes for…

Local artist Max Grundy presented six options for a city flag during Monday evening’s Iola City Council meeting. Noting that he’s not originally from Iola, Grundy said  his inspiration for the artistic renderings came mostly…

Allen County’s participation in Iola’s 2024 Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) has some loose ends, Allen County Treasurer Darolyn Maley told county commissioners Tuesday.  The program offers a tax rebate to Iola property owners who make…

HUMBOLDT — In an effort to attract more employees, Humboldt council members agreed to give an across-the-board 83-cent per hour raise for 2024. The increase raises the city’s overall payroll by about 4%, said Cole…

In the spirit of creativity and inspiration, Iola Middle School hosted its third annual Passions Day on Friday, Dec. 8. With 26 presenters spanning realms from card magic to nursing, baking to martial arts, and…