In a space about the size of backyard garden, Calvin Parker raises vegetables he sells at Allen County Farmers Market, including this year about 2,000 pounds of tomatoes, 250 heads of cabbage and “I don’t…

At a time when many folks are thinking about easing into retirement, Dr. Darrell Monfort expanded his Red Barn veterinary clinic just northwest of Iola to accommodate a staff of eight, including two other veterinarians.At…

Teen pregnancy, physical violence, hate crimes and bullying were just a few of the topics covered through the musical, “Stand up! Change Teen Statistics” on Thursday. The show was on the Bowlus Fine Arts stage…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s volleyball teams stayed on the winning track Thursday, sweeping Jayhawk-Linn.The Wildcat A team came from behind to win its opening game, 25-22, and then broke open a close second game,…

OLATHE — Iola Blue and Gold Soccer Club’s three teams roared through competition Sept. 14, going a collective 4-0.Iola’s 10-and-under squad thumped Paola, 8-1, to even its record to 1-1 on the season.The 12-and-under team…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School’s volleyball A team rolled past Yates Center, 25-11, 25-10 Thursday, while the Lady Cub B team won in come-from-behind fashion.The B team dropped the first set before rebounding to win,…

Le ROY — The Southern Coffey County Titans lost in a big way against Marais des Cygne High’s stellar offense Friday night in Le Roy.The Trojans had a commanding win, 74-20, starting with 22 unanswered…

PLEASANTON — Crest High’s volleyball team was more composed and intense Friday than it had been earlier this season, head coach Abigail Hermreck said.The Lady Lancers weren’t able to reach the victory column, but still battled…

Allen Community College’s volleyball and soccer teams pulled in wins Friday. The volleyball team swept Labette and Southeast in the Allen Invitational Tournament, which resumes today at Riverside Park.The soccer women thumped Garden City, 6-1.…

RANDOLPH — A long road trip to north-central Kansas was unkind to Marmaton Valley High’s Wildcats.Host Blue Valley-Randolph shut out the Wildcats, 48-0, to drop Marmaton Valley to 0-3 on the season.“They just whipped us,”…