MORAN – One of Moran’s strengths is its city employees, Joe Stotler contends. But with longtime workers Mike Stodgell and Craig Miller nearing retirement age, it’s incumbent on the Moran City Council to choose wisely…

MORAN — The way Lee Roberts sees it, he attends enough Moran City Council meetings on his own. He might as well do it as a voting member. Roberts is one of five candidates seeking…

Andrea Newman is crystal clear about what’s motivating her to run for a seat on the Humboldt USD 258 Board of Education: this spring’s discussion about moving the district to a four-day school week. While…

It’s safe to say Allen Community College means a lot to the Schinstock household. Corey Schinstock is a 1994 graduate; his daughter Kailey just finished school at Allen; and youngest daughter Kinsey, who’s still in…

Roger Campbell wants to make sure the “Community” in Allen Community College remains a priority. “One thing I learned quickly in taking the courses I did was there’s a big difference between what you call…

Gena Clounch takes her role seriously as a trustee at Allen Community College. With every vote, Clounch considers the ripple effects. How will it affect the students? The faculty and staff? And just as importantly,…

LAHARPE — Infrastructure, budget measures and finding ways to grow the community were constant themes Monday as LaHarpe City Council hopefuls shared their views. A trio of Council candidates — incumbents Austin Lee and Danny…

Kevin Heisler is hoping for a return to the Humboldt school board. Heisler served on the board for more than eight years but failed to win reelection in 2021. In Heisler’s opinion, schools are the…

It’s no surprise that Cindy Jaro seeks to be involved in the Humboldt school system. Since her children first started school, she’s been there. She joined the HELP committee when her children were in grade…

Josh Hart wants to be in the room where tough decisions are made — and he’s not afraid to make them happen.  Hart is one of 10 candidates vying to serve on the USD 258…