BURLINGTON — On a windy day, times on the track were not the fastest. All the sprint and hurdle races were run into the teeth of a strong south wind. But no matter, Iola High’s…

In its fourth year, organizers anticipate more than 1,000 hardy souls will answer the starter’s call for the Charlie Melvin Mad Bomber Run for Your Life July 12-13. A 5K run and 3K walk will…

To describe the Iola Preschool playground as spartan may be kind. Situated in the fenced-in area behind the preschool is a dilapidated swing set, with only one swing available for older kids and one swing…

Darrell Monfort will build a new small-animal veterinarian clinic a mile northwest of Iola. Allen County commissioners paved the way Tuesday when they approved a conditional use permit for Monfort to put the clinic on…

Denny Lushbough, owner of Denny’s Sports Center at 18 E. Jackson Ave., has agreed to let do-gooders give his building a facelift. Thrive Allen County is behind the effort to recapture the building’s colorful splendor…

A rock musical comedy appropriately titled “Little Shop of Horrors” was on the Bowlus stage years ago and is being played by the Kansas City Repertory Theater now. Howard Ashman wrote the play and lyrics…

HUMBOLDT — Scott Stuart cut through the windy conditions of Friday night’s races at Humboldt Speedway on his way to a factory stock feature victory. Stuart notched the win in front of Derek Yocham. Derrek…

There are just four games left on their regular season. And nobody wants to jinx them,  but… Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs and Cubs are undefeated still. They plastered visiting Oswego High’s squads in non-league play…

CHANUTE — It took six days to get in four games. They did it, but it wasn’t the outcome Allen Community College Red Devils wanted. The Red Devils lost their final four games in Jayhawk…

April showers brings May make-ups. Wet weather the past week has pushed sporting events in the area into a tight schedule for May. Iola High’s baseball and softball teams have had games rescheduled from Friday…