MCPHERSON — Although Allen County Community College’s women didn’t go undefeated in their final four non-conference games, they came close.The Red Devils ended up going 3 of 4 with a 74-66 victory Saturday over host…

Allen County Community College’s men finished a three-game road run Monday with an 85-84 overtime win over Penn Valley Community College.The Red Devils had gone 0-2 over the weekend at the Hutchinson Classic. Allen County…

PARSONS — Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade girls lost a heartbreaker in their season 
finale Monday.The Ponies and host Parsons Middle School’s Vikings battled throughout the four quarters. Parsons led 16-13 at halftime and it was…

The fastest way to put a damper on the holidays is to prepare a subpar meal. And if kitchen appliances aren’t up to snuff, that can easily happen, said Flynn Appliance manager Mandy Middleton.So to…

Iola Middle School classes will not be in session Wednesday. Principal Jack Stanley made the announcement Monday after the weekend death of Brian Harris, ANW special education math instructor. Harris worked at the middle school.Because…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt may purchase an Asphalt Zipper to aid in street improvement.The device gnaws up hard-surfaced street material so that it may be reclaimed and packed back in place.The lion’s share of Humboldt streets…

HUMBOLDT — Orderly growth is the motivation for a plan developed by Humboldt’s Planning Commission and handed to city council members Monday night.“This isn’t about forced annexation, it’s just a plan,” said City Administrator Larry…

The French energy management company tapped by the Iola school district to bring down utility costs is on the hot seat.Schneider Electric, which provides its clients with computer software and energy equipment to automate utilities…

The Recreation Community Building will continue to be off limits for estate sales and other private auctions.Iola City Council members declined to alter its rental policy, following a discussion about how opening the facilities would…

Money matters again weighed heavily on Iola City Council members’ minds as they discussed potential cost of living raises for employees, a special audit of the city’s finances and year-end budget transfers.The pay raises —…