Clarence Eugene (Gene) Brower, 91, Topeka, formerly of Iola, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at a local skilled nursing facility.Mr. Brower, born July 11, 1923, on a farm in Allen County, was the son…

Jeff Heinrich brings a mixture of old and new to his newest business venture, Iola Flea Market and Consignment. Not only will he feature an assortment of flea market booths and consignment merchandise, Heinrich also…

Cyrano is a suave fellow.He runs a popular burger joint, and is as quick-witted as they come. Cyrano has a knack for poetic eloquence, and can turn phrases that can make a woman’s heart swoon.Problem…

The program that provides services for special needs children in area schools slashed its budget by $543,785 at a meeting Wednesday night of the ANW Education Cooperative board. The cut is about 4 percent of…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley’s junior varsity softball team split a doubleheader with Arma’s Northeast on Tuesday. In game one, the Wildcats won 23-22. Makayla Brooks led  the way, scoring a run in each inning, for…

OSWEGO — Marmaton Valley’s track season started Tuesday in Oswego. The boys placed third overall and the girls placed fifth.Individual results follow: Boys Brady Newmanfirst place, discus, 108 feet 3 inchesfirst place, high jump, 6’first…

BURLINGTON — Humboldt High’s baseball team lost two games to Burlington in a doubleheader on Tuesday.“Burlington is an excellent team and we knew we would have to play really well to beat them,” coach Mike…

Iola Middle School held the “Iola Small Meet” on Tuesday at Riverside Park. Iola’s seventh grade girls took first place overall, Humboldt came in second place. Iola’s eighth grade girls came in second place to…

Police forces across the country say they are trying to make the demographics of their departments better reflect their communities but struggle to find enough people of color to apply.Little wonder.Overwhelmingly, minorities in the United…

Put on your dancing shoes Allen Countians.The Allen Community College Music Department is hosting Swing Night.The jazz-themed event is a fundraiser for the college’s music department. Proceeds will help provide scholarships, field trips, uniforms and…