The Allen County Fair is an exciting time for 4-H and FFA members and the surrounding community. It is an opportunity to showcase the handiwork they have made and show the animals they have worked…

Did you know that July was blueberry month? I just finished my last session of kids’ cooking classes for the summer, and the whole wheat blueberry muffins were a fan favorite with the youth who…

Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Sara D. Bettinger, Iola, DUI, $1,325 Kalynne M. Connell, Iola, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, $755, diversion Anthony D. Ellis, Iola, DUI, $1,125, diversion Elizabeth D. Goddard,…

Pair arrested Iola police officers executed a search warrant Tuesday at 604 S. Walnut St. While there, officers arrested Thomas Smith, 51, Iola, for suspected possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bryson Baker, 21, Iola,…

Over the past two years the price of farmland in Allen County has decreased by between 10 and 30 percent, according to local bankers, real estate agents and other experts. A recent USDA report states…

The monthly meeting of the Square B 4-H Club was held at 7 p.m. on June 20 at Riverside Park in Iola.  President Abigail Meiwes called the meeting to order. Flag salute and 4-H pledge…

The regular monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club was called to order by President Mallory Heim on Sunday, June 12, at the Moran United Methodist Church.   It was Parents’ and Grandparents’ Night.…

After not meeting as a group since January 2020, senior volunteers who serve at Hope Unlimited and the Allen County Food Pantry met in Iola for a recognition lunch on Thursday at Sam and Louie’s. …

Driver falls asleep, hits parked car Austin D. Morris was southbound in the 2100 block of North Cottonwood Street June 12, when he told Iola police officers he apparently fell asleep. His car veered to…

The Allen County Farmers’ Market will be at State Street in Iola from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Vendors will have jam, jelly, jerky, embroidered crafts, soap, and seasoning mix.  The fresh produce selection includes…