Spellers, unite! Allen Community College will host an adult spelling bee at 6 p.m. April 30 as a fundraiser to benefit the college’s GED (general education development) and CTE (career technology education) programs. Teams of…

Throngs of auto enthusiasts and well-wishers flocked to Sigg Tire & Repair, 1304 East St., Saturday for a car show to celebrate the shop’s 10th anniversary. On top of getting to see more than 50…

The arts bring people together, so it seems fitting that a benefit auction to raise money for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center’s 60th anniversary should focus on shared experiences.  “We want something special and unique,…

“He always supported ACARF and we were blessed to have him in our community,” said Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) Board President Dawn Murray.  She, of course, is speaking of the late Jim Smith…

As Gary McIntosh opened the door to his office space at McIntosh Booth Insurance in Iola, a plethora of toy cars dotted the floor as far as the eye could see.  “There’s quite a few…

LIBERAL — Women dressed in aprons, skirts and headscarves line up in the middle of main street. They’re dressed in a traditional English kitchen outfit, but instead of cooking, they are about to race. As…

LAHARPE — The competition was most definitely secondary Sunday. Teams of pony-pullers from across the Midwest — one from as far away as Illinois — were at the home of Tim and Dana Vest Sunday…

Janice Porter, director of the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility, helps call out numbers for a benefit bingo game Saturday at Rookie’s in Iola. A capacity crowd filled the restaurant, with proceeds going to ACARF,…

Laughter just makes things better. Hope Unlimited addresses serious issues like domestic and sexual violence. On Friday, they’ll use laughter to help support their efforts. Comedian Spencer James, grandson of Moran resident Grayce Spencer, will…

The Iola Community Involvement Task Force/PRIDE Committee is spearheading a drive to benefit the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Starting Oct. 1, collection boxes will be set up at Iola City Hall, Orscheln Farm and…