A flurry of filings in the runup to Thursday’s deadline means Allen Countians will have several decisions to make at the ballot box in November. Most notably, eight candidates added their names to the list…

Thrive Allen County is hosting a community conversation in Iola at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Iola Elementary School Cafeteria. Residents are encouraged to share their ideas, concerns and visions for Iola. For more information,…

A dozen eager vocalists shared the gift of song this week to audiences in Humboldt and Iola. In return, several locals treated the members of the Texas Youth Chorale to some good, old-fashioned Kansas hospitality.…

The Iola Police Department is inviting youngsters ages 2-17 to cast their lines once again Saturday for the department’s annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs fishing derby. All attendees will receive a free fishing…

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Saint Luke’s Health System announced on Wednesday it plans to merge with BJC HealthCare of St. Louis.  Both systems plan to keep separate headquarters and maintain their existing brands.  It…

Guiot, who has worked at the Chanute newspaper for more than 20 years, announced her departure in a recent column. Wednesday was her last day. A pair of Texas business partners, Scott Wesner and Scott…

The county bought new fencing as part of ongoing efforts to contain trash at the Allen County Landfill. Commissioners approved spending $82,700 for a portable fencing system. It will be built on top of the…

Some more names have been added for your consideration when voters head to the polls to decide a litany of city and school board races this year. John Masterson, former longtime Allen Community College president,…

A number of local veterans will attend Friday’s funeral services for Staff Sgt. David Holeman, a LaHarpe native who died as a World War II prisoner of war in the Philippines. Holeman is being buried…

The Humboldt Fitness Center hosted the Murph Memorial Day Challenge on Monday with 34 participants. The event raised $640 from registration fees, donations and an equal match from the fitness center to benefit Allen County…