HUMBOLDT — “Humboldt, you bring the fun to Allen County,” Camille Lavon told Humboldt Council members Monday night.  At least that’s the impression Lavon has gained since her three months as Thrive Allen County’s new…

A look at student-centered learning highlighted the USD 257 Board of Education meeting Monday evening, as board members heard how one teacher’s innovative approach is reshaping math instruction at Iola High School. Math teacher Amanda…

GARNETT — Garnett voters will decide in the November election the fate of a 1% sales tax proposal to fund a new swimming pool and improvements to the city’s recreational facilities and other park infrastructure.…

It was with bittersweet-infused gratitude that Humanity House accepted several pickup loads of food last week, courtesy of Marmaton Market. The donation came after the Moran-based grocery store, which closed its doors amid mounting debt…

Your Community Foundation’s executive director Elaina Stiffler presented area organizations with grant awards last week as part of the foundation’s annual grant cycle. This year, the foundation awarded a total of $24,741, significantly more than…

The sound of gunfire somewhere at the far edge of South Washington Avenue prompted a call to police Sunday afternoon. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department said witnesses reported hearing between 15 to 20 shots, possibly…

In 2010, Allen County voters put their money where their health was, overwhelmingly approving a sales tax with a big promise: a new hospital of their own. On Thursday night, that promise again took center…

As a long-time merchant and now chair of the Iola Industries Board of Directors, Mary Kay Heard has seen her share of Iola’s triumphs — and its heartbreaks. She’s seen industries come and go, startups…

Iola City Council members will meet for their regular bi-monthly meeting Tuesday evening — not on Monday — because of the Columbus Day holiday. There, the Council will once again discuss a request to install…

MILDRED — Mildred will host a community conversation at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Mildred Store. Residents are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about the town’s future. The conversation is hosted by Thrive…