Fredrick Raymond Michael (Freddie), 65, of Joplin, Mo., died peacefully in his sleep at his home on the morning of April 20, 2016.  Fred was born in Iola, on Aug. 8, 1950. He is the…

LAHARPE — Last August, more than 160 residents, representing every nook and cranny within Allen County, gathered to discuss goals and challenges to improving community health. The Community Engagement Initiative brought about several priorities identified…

On Tuesday afternoon, Andy Brown, the executive director of the Lawrence-based Headquarters Counseling Center, paced the boards of the small stage in the theater building at Allen Community College in Iola. “How many people here…

The Allen Community College track and field program announced the signings of two of its athletes with four-year programs on Wednesday. Sophomore Aaron Miller committed to run for Wichita State University next season. Miller is…

OSAWATOMIE — It looked as if the Fillies’ softball team would be destined to settle for a road split in Osawatomie on Tuesday, but then the sixth inning happened. “We always talk about this team…

OSAWATOMIE — Ethan Scheibmeir knew he had a tough matchup in front of him on Tuesday when he squared off with Osawatomie ace and Emporia State commit Derek Manes. Scheibmeir and his offense rose to…

OSAWATOMIE — It was the story of two very different games for the Iola Fillies in Osawatomie on Tuesday, but both contests ended with the most important box checked: a win. The first game was…

When legislators return to Topeka later this month they will reconsider a measure that limits local property tax increases to the rate of inflation. The bill was “sausaged” into other legislation in the wee hours…

The Allen County Historical Society’s Spring 2016 meeting will focus on the history of Prohibition. Two locals, Margaret Robb and Nich Lohman, will speak about “Bootlegging and Alcohol Making” at 7 p.m. Saturdy at the…

The north entrance to Iola, from U.S. 169 via Oregon Road, is more visible after overhead lights went into  service late last week. The intersection has six fixtures, three on each side of the north-south…