An interview with Carolyn Whitaker of Humboldt earlier this week made me realize the value of family.Whitaker said her interest in genealogy gives her a better understanding of herself. I could guess from the brief…

Gary and Sharon (Brown) Minckley will celebrate 50 years of marriage on May 31 at their home in rural Anderson County.The couple was united in marriage on May 29, 1965, in Chanute. From the union…

Howard and Leila (Welsh) Thompson are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married in Selma, Kan., on May 29, 1955. Their home and farm was at Kincaid and then since retirement from the farm…

The Allen County Emergency Medical Service is better equipped to help young patients thanks to a $2,000 grant the department was awarded, enabling personnel to purchase an additional pediatric advanced life support attack pack.The pack…

The wheels on the SEK Trippers bus go round and round. Charlene Levans, organizer of the SEK Trippers, a group that travels by charter bus to view an assortment of theater productions throughout the year,…

Calling it “the largest change to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center in the last 50 years,” plans for a revamped entrance will benefit both patrons and performers.Susan Raines, speaking on behalf of the Friends of…

HUMBOLDT — In front of a packed home crowd, Humboldt High’s baseball team clinched their spot at the Class 3A State Baseball Tournament on Wednesday night.In weather fit for a spring training baseball game rather…

Baby May Bennett, Iola, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola. May was the daughter of Donald Bennett and Angel Boan, Iola.She was preceded in death by her grandmother,…

Susan Rae Shannon, 63, Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. She is survived by her parents Raymond and Wanda Shannon, Iola.  Private services will be held. To view the full obituary visit www.dovecremation.com 

Area youngsters will trade in their textbooks and pencils for swimming trunks and sunscreen starting Monday, with the annual reopening of the Iola Municipal Pool.Summer Splash 2015 will feature a number of contests, prizes and…