(Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on the Allen County schools’ pursuit of U.S. Cellular’s grant contest.)Allen County schools teaming up to compete for U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Communities million dollar…

An hour-long Iola City Council meeting — all of which was dedicated to private discussions with City Attorney Chuck Apt — ended with no action being taken by the council Tuesday.The closed-door session was held…

Duane O’Dell McGhee, 78, of Iola died at his home on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011.Duane was born Jan. 9, 1933, on a farm in rural Colony, to Claude Robert and Mary Jane (O’Dell) McGhee. He…

Wayne Lee McVey, 86, of Wichita died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at his home.Wayne was born July 20, 1925, in Allen County, to Clarence and Pauline (Davis) McVey. He grew up in the LaHarpe area.On…

Loud cries of “Amen,” “Yes!” and “You’re telling it right!” echoed through the sanctuary as the preacher listed the sins that mankind must fight. All were united against adultery, greed, sloth, worship of graven images…

UNIONTOWN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s volleyball team won the team title at the Uniontown Junior High tournament Saturday.Marmaton Valley defeated Pleasanton 20-11, 16-20, 15-7 in the championship match. The Wildcats had roared through their…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Allen County Community College’s Red Devils sandwiched two wins between four losses over the weekend. The Red Devils ended up third out of seven teams at the Air Force Prep Academy…

PARSONS — Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade volleyball team lost both A-team and B-team matches Monday at Parsons.The Pony A-team lost in a three-set match. Parsons Middle School won 25-19, 19-25, 15-10.Taylor Sell had three ace…

FORT SCOTT — Going 2-2 on the day, Iola High’s junior varsity volleyball team claimed third place in the Fort Scott High JV Invitational Saturday.The Fillies finished first in their pool, beating Parsons 25-21, 25-14…

Iola High’s freshmen captured third place at the IHS Freshman/C-Team Invitational volleyball tournament Saturday.The Fillies beat Marmaton Valley High’s Wildcats 24-26, 25-17, 15-11 in the third-place match.“Due to some injuries, I really want to thank…