Around Town

HUMBOLDT — Awards have been announced for the floats on display at Saturday’s Biblesta Parade. The Logan Pals 4-H float, “For God So Loved,” was named the grand prize winner, depicting a scene from John…

Iola’s Grace Lutheran Church will host a service Tuesday evening to commemorate slain political activist Charles Kirk. The 7 p.m. event will include an hour of prayer, following the order of Vespers “to pray for…

Repairs have been approved for the Delaware Road overpass spanning U.S. 169 south of Humboldt. PBX Corporation & Subsidiary, Sapulpa, Okla., was awarded the $626,527.57 bid for the repairs, according to a Kansas Department of…

In a world often dominated by hustle and stress, a simple act of kindness might be the most powerful tool we have for improving our lives — and the lives of those around us. K-State…

Crews have begun construction on a new maintenance building for the Iola USD 257 school district, a project expected to improve efficiency and equipment care for the district. The building is being constructed on a…

Storybook weather conditions greeted festival-goers over the weekend for the annual Kincaid Free Fair. Large crowds took part in games, antique tractor and car show, parade, inflatable attractions and street dances.

Iola Masons Lodge #38 donated $5,000 to Wings of Warriors at a special presentation Saturday. The volunteer organization was recognized for its invaluable assistance to cancer survivors throughout 11 years of operation. Jessica Oswald of…

Marmaton Valley High’s Todd Stevenson and Sophia Heim were crowned 2025 Fall Homecoming King and Queen Friday. Serving as escorts during the coronation ceremony are crown bearer Hudson Gabbert and flower girl Charlotte Lawson. Stevenson…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center underwent a pressure wash Monday afternoon ahead of this weekend’s scheduled show “Spamilton.” Mandy Moyer, Bowlus executive director, noted that the cleaning is part of this season’s capital improvement project.…

Testing your forage and feed is one of the most valuable steps you can take to make sure your cattle are meeting their nutritional needs. By collecting good samples, choosing the right tests, and understanding…