An altercation outside Allen County’s courtroom on Tuesday morning served as a timely example for those asking for nearly $10 million to renovate the courthouse and improve security. In that event, a man punched someone…

A group of Iolans want to see Iola and Allen County working together on a recycling venture. Of the 20 or so advocates who attended Tuesday’s Iola City Council meeting, 10 spoke out in favor…

HUMBOLDT — Beth Barlow’s plans to build eight new homes around Humboldt appealed to Humboldt city council members Monday night in their decision to give Barlow permission to use the city as her vehicle to…

HUMBOLDT — After a long wait and an awfully hot summer, Humboldt’s community fieldhouse will soon have new HVAC units installed. At least that’s the plan, USD 258 Superintendent Amber Wheeler informed board members at…

Max Grundy wants Iola to walk with a bit more swagger. “A little bit of pride is good,” he said. “I want us to realize how great a city we have and how much potential…

In spite of a nationwide teacher shortage, the Iola school district has a robust group of staff working toward their teaching certification. Board members on Monday agreed to a plan that would encourage those staff…

Who knew Marty McFly was a Farm-City Days planner? The “Back To the Future” protagonist apparently played a role in the planning for the 2023 Farm-City Days Medallion Hunt, explained committee member Daren Kellerman. It…

Allison Heim, a 2020 Marmaton Valley High School graduate and a member of the Connected Cats of Kansas State University, stopped by last Thursday to give the Spirit of K-State award to MVHS agriculture teacher…

Storybook weather conditions greeted throngs of festival-goers at Humboldt Saturday for the 65th annual Biblesta celebration. On top of several gospel performances, and a free bean feed, the crowd delighted in the annual Biblesta parade,…

Khloe Utley didn’t have a lot of support during her pregnancy. She signed up for WIC, a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, infants and young children.  That’s when she met Brittany Frishman, a breastfeeding…