MORAN — It’s been nearly 30 years since Marmaton Valley voters have been asked to approve any kind of construction project. They may be asked again soon, perhaps as early as November. More than 230…

The Taste of Southeast Kansas Food Festival will make its debut in Iola on Saturday, May 2, offering residents a chance to sample local dishes and meet the people behind them. The event will run…

When the Iola Theatre opened its doors in 1931, the movie house would draw visitors from miles around. Builder Ira Kelley envisioned a grand spectacle, with its classic Mission Revival architecture designed to show off…

A possible overhaul of the county’s vehicle fleet remains under consideration as Allen County commissioners continue weighing costs, long-term savings and how large of a program the county can realistically support. Ken Olsen, senior account…

Concerns about cost to senior riders and control of local transportation services were discussed at length Tuesday morning as Allen County commissioners weighed the future of the federally funded 5310 program. The conversation centered on…

A significant change is on the horizon for students at Iola High School as Kansas moves forward with a statewide ban on personal electronic devices during the school day. In March, Governor Laura Kelly signed…

(View additional photos here.) Throngs of spectators turned out on a glorious Saturday evening for Humboldt High School’s Prom Night, where prom-goers enjoyed their Grand March on the downtown square. Students were greeted at the…

A 17-year-old Iola High School student died Thursday evening in what has been identified as a suicide. Officials have not released the student’s name. Stacey Fager, USD 257 Superintendent, said the district is working closely…

Camp Hunter in Humboldt was filled with music over the weekend, during the Owl Creek Jamboree music festival. The festival, which began in 2014, featured more than a dozen bands over four nights. Due to…

Iola High School and Iola Middle School band students got in plenty of “play” time Saturday during their annual Practice-A-Thon at Iola’s downtown square. The practice-a-thon is one of the music department’s largest fundraisers of…