HUMBOLDT — The streak is over. A punishing ground attack spearheaded by Humboldt High’s Noah Thornbrugh paved the way for the Cubs’ first win in almost two years.Thornbrugh scored three touchdowns for the Cubs, the last…

COLUMBUS — Without bad luck, Iola High’s Mustangs would have no luck at all.Down 20-0, the Mustangs’ quarterback Mason Coons unleashed a pass downfield to tailback Jerrik Sigg. The play covered 67 yards, gave Iola…

Kansas is among a handful of states that can conjure an imagery about its people just by the mention of its name, Thomas Fox Averill said Thursday.Averill, who compiled a list of poems and essays…

Iola teachers’ and administrators’ goal to bring in $100,000 in grant funds to the district by year’s end might have gotten easier Thursday. During the USD 257 Endowment Association board meeting at the Iola High…

If a community trivia contest unfolded in Iola, be sure you pick Patti Whitcomb to be on your side in the category for matching people and street addresses.For nearly 25 years — she was recognized…

Kevin Willmott’s mother ran a pool hall in Junction City in the days when 9th Street in that army town was the red light district.Those were also the days when a black man couldn’t be…

If city council members approve a zoning change for the new Allen County Hospital — thus rejecting a recommendation from the Iola Planning Commission — City Administrator Carl Slaugh will propose the city pay for…

HUMBOLDT — Pinecrest Nursing Home is closing its doors. Staff, residents and family members were told this week they had 30 days to make other arrangements for extended care and employment.A part of the Humboldt…

Cassie Marie Mason, daughter of Rick and Chris Mason, Chanute, and Blake Adam Mueller, son of Curt and Alisha Mueller, Humboldt, were united in marriage in the presence of family and friends on July 16…

Ann Vest, 71, of LaHarpe died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Iola.Ann was born April 9, 1940, in LaHarpe, to John and Lynn (Conner) Mapes. She grew up in…