CHANUTE — Chanute High School’s chess team recently won its ninth straight Kansas Class 4A Chess Championship, the Chanute Tribune reported. And that’s not all. The Blue Comet Chess Team also secured the All-State Championship…

Tri-Valley Developmental Services has announced the purchase of a traveling automated external defibrillator (AED) for its Iola Service Center, aimed at improving safety for participants and staff during off-site outings. Through a partnership with AEDGrant,…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Kyle Ries for suspicion of driving while suspended Saturday in the 1700 block of East Street. Chase Ratliff was arrested Thursday evening for suspicion of driving while suspended and…

Whether you’re new to gardening or have years of experience, one essential step should never be overlooked, and that is understanding your soil’s fertility. While your plants may offer clues, you can’t accurately judge soil…

ALLEN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Judge Chuck Apt Criminal cases filed: Bobbie J. House, Cherryvale, theft, criminal use of a financial card Oliver D. Wolfe, Chanute, domestic battery Caleb D. Wolfe, Chanute, domestic battery Amber R.…

Arrests reported Brock Sander was arrested by Iola police officers early Sunday for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in the 200 block of North Second Street. Officers arrested Braden Boyce for suspicion…

Iola High School’s speech and drama teams continued to rank highly against their competitors in various events in recent weeks. The forensics team took second at the Chanute Invitational March 7, buoyed by first-place finishes…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: What are the rules around showing up for family? I’m the youngest, so I got lucky when my mom showed up to my events. My parents always told…

Dear Carolyn: My last relationship was several years ago. We’d been together for four years and engaged for one. Right before we were supposed to do the deed, he informed me that he never wanted…

Justin Ray and Janet Nicole Paddock, of Ottawa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Nicole Paddock to Matthew Glenn Percy, son of Lynn Loree Madl Percy, of Ottawa, and Mark Tyler…