The search is back on for a new director for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. A committee selected Andrew Giza to serve as director, but sudden and unexpected health challenges prevented him from accepting the…

The first of four finalists for Allen Community College president made his case Monday with an on-campus visit, public forum and interviews.  Dr. Mark Curtis-Chavez met with about 40 members of the public, including Allen…

A trio of blockbusters — “Moana 2,” “Wicked” and “Gladiator 2” — led to record-breaking crowds at local movie theatres. More than 2,500 movie watchers visited Iola Sterling Six Cinema over the weekend, owner Rob…

LAHARPE — You better watch out… Santa Claus, in the midst of his North American pre-Christmas Eras Tour, will pay a visit to LaHarpe from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14 to visit with area…

Most people probably hear buzzing and chirping when they imagine what a bug sounds like, but there are thousands of insects that humans can’t hear. Rex Cocroft has made a career out of capturing the…

Iola High’s wrestling season kicks off with a flourish this week. The Mustang grapplers will be at Erie on Tuesday for a preseason mixer, before the junior varsity and girls wrestlers will get another round…

TOPEKA — Politicians elected to serve in the Kansas House in the 2025 legislative session endorsed Monday retention of three top Republicans in leadership posts and the nomination of a Democrat to assume responsibility for…

Harley Eugene “Gene” Reaves, age 84, passed away on Nov. 30, 2024, in Moran, Kan. Gene was born on Feb. 9, 1940, to Edmund and OraBell (Byram) Reaves. He was one of 10 children. Gene…

Loydene M. West, age 88, of Osawatomie, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Vintage Park in Osawatomie. She was born on Aug. 20, 1936, in Cedar Vale, Kan., the daughter of Lloyd…

Your Community Foundation awarded $15,000 to nine area organizations as part of its 2024 giving. The grants focused on promoting health and education efforts. The foundation’s executive director Elaine Stiffler presented the recipients with their…