Tuesday, Allen County commissioners voted to give $500 to three area food banks and left the door open for donating to other banks/pantries as well. “The food pantries have been hit fairly hard, and a…

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — The leading Democratic candidate for the Senate in Kansas raised twice as much money in contributions during the last three months of 2019 as the top four Republicans combined, campaign finance…

Iolans can assist residents in need each time they pay their utility bills by rounding up for CURB. Through the program, customers are allowed the option of rounding up their bills to the nearest dollar,…

HUMBOLDT — The Monarch Cement Company’s Annual Christmas Benefit Drive for 2019 generated $3,242.81 in cash and food items valued at $23.50 from current and retired employees. Monarch Cement  matched the donations for a total…

Santa and his elves aren’t the only ones working extended hours this month. Tracy Keagle of Humanity House is putting the finishing touches on what will be the eighth — and final — Santa’s Toy…

YATES CENTER ? Construction of a quilt requires time and patience just as much as fabric and thread. The Town Hall Quilters of Yates Center add a special ingredient to their very special Quilts of…

PARIS (AP) — Rich countries have pledged $9.8 billion to help poor nations tackle climate change, the Green Climate Fund said Friday, as environmental activists slammed the United States for refusing to contribute and other…

Items are being collected this month to benefit the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Collection boxes will be set up through October at Iola City Hall, Orscheln Farm and Home, the Feedlot, Emprise Bank and…

The Iola Community Involvement Task Force/PRIDE Committee is spearheading a drive to benefit the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Starting Oct. 1, collection boxes will be set up at Iola City Hall, Orscheln Farm and…

YATES CENTER ? As the mother of two school-aged children, Shannon Culver is well aware of the stress parents face when getting their youngsters ready for the upcoming school year. It was a brief conversation…