It was probably hard to tell who was more excited for the first day of school in Gina Storrer’s third grade class — the teacher or the students.Naturally bubbly, Storrer was overflowing with enthusiasm Tuesday…

A majority of hospital trustees seemed willing to accept the terms of a warranty with Lusker Masonry, Frontenac, and hope the worst of their worries are behind them.From the get-go the tile and stonework on…

The financial impact of having Enbridge, Inc., build a pipeline to carry oil through Allen County is being felt in positive ways by local governing bodies.The pipeline and its mammoth pumping station southeast of Humboldt,…

Requests for additional funding by 39 school districts were for the most part denied Monday, regardless of increased student numbers or decreased property values.Instead, they were told to buck up and act more like the…

Carl Slaugh is always eager to see Iolans maintain their lawns.He’s not as enthusiastic, however, when grass clippings get kicked out into the street.“Not only does it look bad, but it has a bad effect,”…

Enrollment numbers are up in USD 257 for the 2015-16 school year.At the district meeting Monday, Superintendent of Schools Jack Koehn presented a current enrollment report stating the district currently has 1,360 students enrolled, up…

HUMBOLDT — During a special session Monday night city council members unanimously approved changes in the police department’s lieutenant classification and job description, making it a salaried position rather than paid hourly. Responsibilities will include…

Iola will help cover the cost of a study to determine whether an additional hotel should be built locally.City Council members agreed Monday to pay $2,475 to Hospitality Marketers International for a comprehensive feasibility study…

Averil Jean (Hawes) Henry, 87, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. She formerly lived in Wichita.She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Henry, Stillwater, Okla.; daughters Mary Snyder, Dallas, Texas,…

Julia Ann Camac Rhoton, 78, longtime resident of Bronson, and more recently of Fort Scott, went to join God, Friday, Aug. 21, 2015.  She was born Nov. 8, 1936, on her family farm near Bronson,…