Allen Community College’s endowment association hosted their 24th annual scholarship luncheon Tuesday in the college’s gymnasium. Around 250 students gathered to celebrate the generosity of the college’s donors, who contributed more than $305,000 in endowed…

An effort to establish a recovery house for women suffering from substance misuse is drawing a vocal response from neighbors who live near the planned home. A group of Iolans living in the Meadowbrook Addition…

The recently completed Farm-City Days celebration is drawing rave reviews. Despite not having a carnival for this year’s celebration — the owners canceled at the last minute — the crowds and atmosphere were tremendous, Farm-City…

The five candidates for the USD 257 Board of Education are unopposed. In one case, though, candidate John Masterson is running to fill an unexpired two-year term. He was appointed in June after Mandey Coltrane…

LAHARPE — LaHarpe City Council members will get to discuss their views on city matters at a candidate forum Monday at City Hall. Incumbents Austin Lee and Danny Ware Jr. are seeking re-election. They’ll be…

Crystal clear skies and warm temperatures greeted throngs of festival-goers Saturday at Farm-City Days in Iola. Here are some of the images.

A pilot was taken to the hospital Saturday evening after his single-engine airplane ran out of fuel and crashed southeast of Iola. James V. Devers, 27, Oklahoma City, was attempting to land at Allen County…

Bruce Haughton is no stranger to car shows, spending days at a time to prepare a bit of automotive excellence for the masses to enjoy. But for all the gleaming machines of horsepower and artistry…

Almost from the beginning, Kelly Sigg knew she had a rare gem of an employee in Toni Manbeck.   “We clicked from Day 1,” Kelly said.  “At age 20, she was managing our store in…

LAHARPE — Ask Harry and Joyce Lee why they’ve remained active in the community for so long, and without a moment’s hesitation, they point to the Bible, the Book of Matthew in particular. “When Christ…