View additional photos of Crest’s graduation ceremony by clicking here. COLONY — Crest High School’s Class of 2025 is a testament to authenticity, Principal Travis Hermreck announced at Saturday’s graduation ceremony in Colony. “Crest’s Class…

MORAN — As they exit the halls of Marmaton Valley High School, Ava Newman implored her classmates to appreciate what they’ve accomplished, but not to wait to pursue their dreams from here. “You’ve no idea…

When Madeleine Wanker walks across the stage to receive her high school diploma, she can’t help but look back and smile. “My freshman year, I was very reserved and really didn’t go out for many…

While many high school students strive to earn high GPAs, participate in clubs and sports, or graduate with honors, Mariah Jelinek has gone a step further — several steps, in fact. The Iola High School…

Advocates for a countywide recycling program will address Iola City Council members Monday to share their vision of how a joint city-county venture can succeed in Allen County. The group has tried in recent years…

The concept of “having it all figured out” is something of a myth, Myra Gleason said Wednesday. “It doesn’t magically arrive when you get your diploma,” she said. ““It shows up later, after you start…

If there is one thing that Logan Yocham knows, it’s hard work. Over the last year, the Iola High School senior has balanced a busy schedule of school and part-time work at PrairieLand Partners. “We…

There’s an inherent lesson in sports that Elza Clift learned at a young age. You can practice for hours on end, have a good game plan in place and enter a game with the right…

TOPEKA — Iola High School’s Kaysin Crusinbery, Humboldt’s Cassidy Friend, Marmaton Valley’s Ava Newman and Crest’s Denton Ramsey were among the honorees Sunday at a banquet to honor Governor’s Scholars from the Class of 2025.…

A tour of the newest ambulance for the county’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was a highlight of Tuesday’s Allen County Commission meeting. The commissioners had previously approved the $228,465 purchase at their March 4 meeting.…