Major improvements at the county airport received the green light at Tuesday’s Allen County Commission meeting. Commissioners heard an update from Caleb Coltrane, aviation leader at Garver, the engineering firm assisting the county with airport…

Iola native David Toland, the state’s secretary of commerce and lieutenant governor, will not run for governor in 2026. The Kansas Reflector reported Tuesday that Toland ruled out a run for governor and any other…

The 132nd annual Allen County Fair launched in grand (and stylish) fashion Tuesday with the 4-H Public Style Revue. After the Friends of 4-H Dinners started the proceedings, 14 youngsters delighted the crowd by modeling…

GARNETT — A Garnett house was evacuated and nine people were taken to the hospital after exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide Friday. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department reported receiving a 911 call for…

An engaged student, more often than not, is also a successful student, Cami Keitel said. “One of my primary goals is to get students more engaged, on campus and in the community,” said Keitel, who…

Members of the Iola Underhogs barbecue team were recognized at Monday’s USD 257 board meeting for their standout performances at the National High School BBQ Association National Championships in Gardner. Team members Kevon Loving, Rohan…

Shelby Morrison is approaching her first ever Allen County Fair as a competitor with a sense of excitement, and a bit of nervousness. Morrison, 8, will enter 12 separate projects in the 132nd Fair, which…

Several youngsters took their acting and improvisational skills onto the Bowlus Fine Arts Center stage Saturday for the Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop showcase. The students, under the guidance of creative director John Higginbotham and a…

Members of the 620 Athletics troupe came face-to-face with gymnastics royalty last weekend. Eight young gymnasts — Andrey and Stormi Yoder, Maddie and Adalyn Rausch, Scarlett and Zoey Scheibmeir, Piper Albert and Grace Moyer — …

Your Community Foundation (YCF) has officially opened its 2025 Community Grant Cycle, inviting nonprofits and community-serving organizations throughout Allen County to apply for a share of $20,000 in funding. Applications will be accepted through Sept.…