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Allen County’s Wings of Warriors chapter raised about $2,400 in a recent fundraiser, courtesy of a half-side of beef donated by Tim and Teresa Henry, owners of Twin Motors Ford in Iola. The chapter, which…

Iola Elks Lodge No. 569 distributed 100 bags stocked full of non-perishable food items to area school districts this week, just in time for spring break. The items were purchased thanks to a $6,000 grant…

RICHMOND — A suspect is behind bars after he reportedly stabbed a victim while in the process  of attempting to steal the victim’s vehicle. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department said Phillip Dyche, 20, Thayer, was…

Stylists at Iola’s KT POSH swapped out their normal aprons for ones of a different type, as they embarked on a major remodel of the store over the weekend.

Local students from Iola High School and Marmaton Valley High School demonstrated creativity, business skills, and entrepreneurial spirit at the 3rd Annual Allen County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge held Thursday at Allen Community College. The event…

MANHATTAN — Six couples will be honored on March 13 as the 2026 class of Kansas Master Farm Families in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship and service to their communities. The statewide…

Scott Alan and Beth Ann Snethen, of Ottawa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Kathryn Snethen to Todd James Crosley, son of Daryl and Tracy Morris Crosley, of Pomona. Grace is…

Dog owners in Moran and LaHarpe will have opportunities to have their animals vaccinated in the coming days. In Moran, a dog clinic runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the back room at…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: I’m a straight man, and I’ve known my closest friend, a straight woman,…

Psalms 103:20, “Bless the Lord, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His work, Heeding the voice of His word.” This was the background for Pastor Steve Traw’s sermon on Sunday. God created…