Assorted free school supplies, such as pencils, pens, paper and other essentials, are available at LaHarpe City Hall, courtesy of LaHarpe Health and Wellness. Families are asked to take what they need, and leave the…

The Iola High School cafeteria was buzzing with ideas and optimism at Thrive Allen County’s “Community Conversation” Tuesday evening. Iolans pulled up chairs, rolled up their sleeves, and got down to business discussing opportunities for…

Several Iola High School seniors were busy painting parking spaces at the school Wednesday morning. It’s been a long-standing tradition for incoming seniors to personalize their parking spots ahead of their final year. Each chose…

Michael Maloney of Ray’s Metal Depot makes quick work Wednesday morning with the demolition of what had been a filling station years ago at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Broadway Street. The structure later…

HUMBOLDT — More than 15,000 meals were distributed over the summer via Humboldt USD 258’s summer meals program, which concludes Thursday. The team served an average of 170 children and 30 adults a day, Terry…

Local veterinarian Darrell Monfort challenged Allen County Commissioners Tuesday over their decision to reduce county funding for the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC), calling the justification based on executive salaries “ridiculous” and warning of…

A wayward peacock found meandering through Iola’s residential areas in recent weeks is best left alone, animal control officer Elisha Womelsdorf said. The city has received several calls of the feathered visitor, with reports ranging…

West Jackson Avenue in Iola is among the targeted areas for the city to resume its annual chip-seal resurfacing project, starting Monday. Crews will target areas north of U.S. 54 to Monroe Street and west…

The annual Water Wars celebration brought loads of soaking fun to downtown Humboldt Saturday as throngs of youngsters and the young at heart took part in water-based activities. The annual celebration is sponsored by A…

A newly developed partnership between Allen Community College and Kansas City University will offer students a “fast-track” to a career in osteopathic medicine or dentistry. Allen is one of eight community colleges to partner with…