If local citizens are feeling cynical about the state of leadership in the country today, they can be proud of their fellow Allen County citizens who participated in the second annual Kansas Community Leadership Initiative…

Earlier this year, Allen County 4-H Council was fortunate to be the recipient of a $2,500 donation through the Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program. On behalf of the 4-H program, I want to…

Sunflower Electric Power seems likely to get a permit to build a coal-fired generating plant in Holcomb. Gov. Mark Parkinson said he would support a scaled-down coal plant months ago. Rod Bremby, secretary of the…

Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade and seventh-grade B-teams notched wins at home Thursday against Independence Middle SchoolThe seventh-grade B-team won 14-10 behind Hannah Ingle’s 10 points. Tryia Harvey and Taylor Heslop each had two points.In the…

Motivate to be self-motivated. That’s the mantra of every coach and teacher, isn’t it? Along the way someone in each of our lives has inspired us to work harder, reach higher and do the extra…

Military personnel and veterans have proudly given their time and lives to preserve the inalienable rights of the citizens of the United States.Soldiers should be greeted with a simple “thank you,” every day, said Jeff…

Sonic Equipment, in conjunction with Allen County Cleaners, is hosting a winter coat drive and distribution for those in need. From now through Dec. 3, Allen Countians may drop off used or new winter coats…

More than 230 area children are in need of help this holiday season through the Adopt-A-Child campaign. Through the program, donors purchase Christmas gifts for youngsters.Families in need range from single-child households “to one family…

Books are being restored to refaced shelves. New chairs, tables and lighting awaits. In another week or so, patrons will be able to enjoy the changes at the renovated Iola Public Library, 218 E. Madison…

Dr. Gregory Duick counseled the last of about 18,000 patients he has seen at Allen County Hospital late Thursday afternoon. He has conducted cardiology clinics at ACH twice each month since June 1979.Duick, 64, is…