CHANUTE — Here’s proof that planning pays.   For the last several years, the Neosho County Healthcare Coalition’s No. 1 goal has been to provide more childcare opportunities.  “We made it a priority because Neosho…

YATES CENTER — Discussions on the fate of the Yates Center Police Department will continue when Yates Center City Council members gather for their regular meeting Monday. The 7 p.m. meeting will be held at…

Nathan Fawson, CEO of Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, was suspended from his position Monday by the organization’s board of directors.  Board member Mike Blaufuss said Fawson has been suspended for 90 days with pay.…

Thrive Deputy Director Jessica Thompson announced Tuesday morning the organization recently received a $1.4 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka aimed at preserving housing throughout Allen County.  Thompson explained to Allen…

Chase Appling with the City of Iola’s Streets and Alley Department adds to a mountain range of snow several hundred feet long at the end of South Washington Avenue in Iola Wednesday afternoon. City crews…

Longtime recycling advocate Steve Strickler is growing weary. He spoke out twice this week, first on Monday night to Iola City Council members, and then again Tuesday morning to Allen County commissioners, about the future…

One of the largest challenges to finding employees — available childcare — suddenly took center stage Tuesday as USD 257 Board of Education members discussed myriad issues, including the fate of a soon-to-be-vacant maintenance office.…

A new data center coming to Iola isn’t even online yet, but Iola City Council members are looking at what may need to happen if the center expands. Council members approved Monday the purchase of…

The first general obligation bonds, totaling $9.995 million, will be sold in the coming weeks to fund a full-scale rebuild of U.S. 54 through Iola. Dave Arteberry of Stifel Financial explained to Iola City Council…

CHANUTE — Neosho County Attorney Tiana McElroy resigned abruptly from her post last week, the Chanute Tribune reported. The resignation announcement came after confronting county commissioners on a number of issues, including her salary. McElroy…