Korenne Wolken embraced the opportunity to address a legislative task force looking at special education funding. “The important part is, we had the opportunity to inform legislators of what actually happens,” Wolken said. “I appreciate…

Marmaton Valley High School students took part in a “Zero Reasons Why” session Monday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. “Zero Reasons Why” is a teen-led mental health education and suicide prevention campaign that is…

Next week, students from Moran, Iola, and Humboldt high schools will come together at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center to take part in a special presentation.  For Iolan Sharla Miller, the moment will carry a…

Rogan Weir is still getting used to life on K-State’s campus. “It’s a lot different than home,” the 2024 Crest graduate said. “There are a lot of people. It’s almost overwhelming. But I think it’s…

A proposed countywide recycling plan is in front of Iola and Allen County leaders, and will be discussed when Iola City Council members meet next week. The proposal, developed by the local nonprofit Allen County…

At Iola schools, the end of the school day now comes with a choice: head home or stick around for a healthy snack and 15 minutes of chatter with friends. For a little more than…

MORAN — The Marmaton Market, Moran’s grocery store, is closed “until further notice.” Store manager Marilyn Logan declined to comment further Wednesday. The market, which was purchased by the Marmaton Market Cooperative in 2018, has…

INDEPENDENCE — The biggest challenges facing rural communities today — housing, child care, health care, educational opportunities and infrastructure — are echoed across the country. To that end, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural…

The Allen County Commission met briefly Tuesday morning, receiving a series of departmental updates ranging from roadwork progress to emergency management transitions, and approving several community requests. Public Works Director Mitch Garner reported repairs to…

YATES CENTER – For Emily Beesley, celebrating her hometown’s 150th is as much as looking forward as looking back. Beesely and her husband, Chuck, are  transforming the upstairs of the Waymire Block building at 106…