A weekend storm that dumped more than 4 inches of snow in the Iola area brought youngsters out in droves Saturday to enjoy the wintry fun. Forecasts are for warmer temperatures today and Tuesday. Another…

Dear editor, As we get into year 2019, here are a few of my random thought concerning life in Iola and Allen County: • In my opinion, the number one problem in Iola is affordable…

Leaders of a religious group that moved to Iola on Jan. 17 in answer to “the call of the Lord,” have apparently moved away, leaving no clue as to their destination. Brother Don Kindhart, minister…

Darrin Petrowsky, local KDOT engineer, told commissioners Tuesday morning the second phase of U.S. 169’s rebuild, about 2.6 miles between Hawaii and Delaware roads east of Humboldt, should be completed in April. “I don’t know…

For the past several months, crews have been working nonstop on site preparations for the Prairie Queen Wind Farm. Aside from the residents living in close proximity to the steady caravan of trucks criss-crossing the…

Comprehensive safety kits will be provided to classrooms across Allen County courtesy of donations from companies working on a wind farm project. The companies contributed $21,000 to buy 385 “Stop the Bleed” packets. The packets…

(Update: KDOT will allow traffic to move in both directions between Minnesota and Hawaii Roads on Friday 12/7/18, weather permitting.) Weather permitting, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin the second phase of the U.S. 169…

The 31st Judicial District Court will be among state and federal offices closed Wednesday for a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush. Those who are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday…

Marriage is the fat on which the modern American theater has feasted for years. Tennessee Williams. William Inge. Eugene O’Neill. Neil Simon. Sam Shepard. Sarah Ruhl. Tracy Letts. All playwrights who’ve cheerfully tucked their socks…

Following four executive sessions, covering 30 minutes, Allen County commissioners folded their hands and adjourned their Tuesday morning meeting. Reasons for secrecy concerned acquisition of property (twice), matters having to do with non-elected personnel and…