The lack of security was the predominant theme at Tuesday’s forum concerning the  $9.95 million bond issue to expand and renovate a section of the Allen County Courthouse. After 22 years of being warned the…

A not-so-funny thing happened to Gene Myrick on the campaign trail. Myrick, who had previously served six years on the Iola City Council, had filed in June to regain a Council seat. Less than two…

WINFIELD — Iola High’s Keira Fawson dropped her opening match of the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament Friday in tough fashion. The Mustang senior fell in straight sets to Sara Smith of Clay Center, 7-6…

WELLSVILLE — The Iola High boys cross country team came in second place at the Pioneer League meet in Wellsville Thursday.  On a windy day in Wellsville, Mustangs Cole Moyer and Keegan Hill placed in…

Kim Peterson sees unfinished business on the Iola City Council. Since she took office 4½ years ago, Peterson points to several noteworthy city achievements, such as getting the Peerless Products plant in town and plans…

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt High cross country teams earned top spots when they hosted the Tri-Valley League meet in Humboldt Thursday.  Humboldt’s varsity girls won first place as a team in the 5,000-meter run while…

Truck drivers hauling material to and from Monarch Cement Co. in Humboldt face a particularly troublesome stretch of road on K-39 west of Chanute toward Fredonia.  Kent Webber, president of Monarch, shared his concerns about…

CHEROKEE — The Crest High girls varsity cross country team came in first place at the Three Rivers League meet at Southeast-Cherokee Thursday. Marmaton Valley and Yates Center’s cross country teams also took home top…

A long time ago, when my children were little, I found out our babysitter, a low-income woman with a child of her own, had been taking them to the local park, where they all got…

Federal grants brought a huge influx of cash to transportation projects in recent years, Kansas Department of Transportation leaders reported at Thursday’s Local Consult meeting. In addition to seeking input on projects, the state officials…