NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist. Sure, social media sleuths did piece together this week that the country superstar had been quietly paying…

Eric Brodersen served in the Kansas National Guard’s 891st Engineer Battalion, with headquarters in Iola, when he served three tours of duty.  He joined the National Guard in 2002, then served in Iraq from 2005…

The end goal for the Iola Senior Center and thrift store at 223 N. State St. is a building expansion.  That could still be years away. So for now, board members will make the most…

Those who are interested in helping tornado victims can send donations to the American Red Cross at 707 N. Main St., Wichita KS 67203, attention Jeny Mash. You can specify donations are for “tornado disaster…

It may be a few weeks before it looks a lot like Christmas, and Ann Lea is looking for help. Lea and daughter Chelsea are once again decorating Iola’s downtown business district for the holidays.…

Allen County school districts received $50,000 stipends Tuesday from the Prairie Queen Wind Farm. The schools, as well as the Regional Rural Technical Center in LaHarpe and the county itself, can expect similar gifts for…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hallmark Cards said Monday that it wants U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Roger Marshall of Kansas to return employee campaign donations, after the senators challenged Joe Biden’s victory…

LAHARPE — Even with its hours limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things are as bustling as ever at the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Residents still can adopt dogs or cats of all ages…

Allen Countians were in a giving mood Tuesday, with food donations in a pair of locations. The Rev. Tom Waters, representing the Allen County Area Food Pantry, accepted several cases of non-perishable food items from…

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A Lawrence bicycle repair shop is earning praise for salvaging and donating dozens of bicycles dumped by a bike-share company at a scrap yard.  Lawrence Re-Cyclery used about $2,000 in donations…