Iola and Allen County leaders were essentially unanimous this week, agreeing they’d like a recycling program of some capacity to remain available. They were equally insistent on another point: In order for them to take…

U.S. tariff revenue reached a fresh monthly record in July, though the increase wasn’t enough to prevent a widening in the monthly budget deficit — pointing to the federal government’s continuing fiscal challenges. Customs duties…

Message received, Steve Strickler told county commissioners Tuesday morning. He reported on Monday evening’s meeting with Iola’s city council, where both he and County Commissioner John Brocker discussed a joint recycling program. (See related article…

LE ROY — The Southern Coffey County High School’s new head football coach Zach Mason unveiled the Titans’ new uniforms while introducing himself during Tuesday’s parent meeting. With their last victory coming in a 54-6…

Allen County commissioners approved putting a sales tax extension that supports Allen County Regional Hospital on the ballot this November. The quarter-cent sales tax comes before voters for renewal every five years. Established in 2010,…

LE ROY — The Southern Coffey County High School Titan volleyball team will have enough players to field a junior varsity team for the first time in two years.  Jeff True, longtime SCC volleyball coach,…

Richard Eugene Huston Sr. 78, of Chanute, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Richard was born Nov. 3, 1946, in Marmaton to John Henry and Rose Marie Huston. Richard was raised…

USD 257 will receive an infusion of funds for professional development thanks to a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation. Jenna Higginbotham, USD 257’s Director of Curriculum, announced at Monday’s USD 257 board meeting the…

HUMBOLDT — Gerald Lucas asked Humboldt Council members Monday night if they could “make my yard whole again.”  Lucas, 112 W. Cherokee St., complained that on July 7, city employees “tore down half of my…

After three attempts over as many years, Iola has received word that two of its three abandoned elementary schools will be able to be converted into living facilities.  The $20 million project will provide 49…