A week of fun, food, and festivities begins Tuesday as Allen County’s 131st Annual Fair gets underway.  The fair is a culmination of work that begins months prior. “We start soliciting money and sponsors for…

The heat is on — I know we have all felt it.  Now is a great time to remember the importance of getting a lot of fluids during this active, warm time of year.  Here…

Iola High School students met with college and business representatives on Thursday for a College & Career Fair. Freshmen, from left, Adriel Pina, Frankie Lara and Damasio Moncada talk with Neosho County Community College’s Career…

The Prairie Dell 4-H Club met on Aug. 14, 2023.   For roll call, members said what ribbons they won at the Allen County Fair.   They sang “Bingo” to kick off the meeting.  …

Hallie Sutherland will spend her Sweet 16 showing sheep. Friday is her birthday.  She expects celebrating the milestone at the fair will be a unique experience, but Hallie is all about trying new things. After…

Entering an animal in the Allen County Fair requires an extended commitment after first acquiring, and then feeding and working with everything from steers to roosters for months in advance of Fair Week. For siblings…

While new experiences may be overwhelming for youngsters in a competitive format, not many have the nerves of steel like 8-year-old Lainey Church. Church, a member of the Prairie Dell 4-H Club, is in her…

Jaiden Emmons’ goat project got off to a rough start.  In March, she bought two goats to serve as her 4-H project. She’s a member of the Logan Pals 4-H Club. The same night they…

Abigail Meiwes holds her dog, Bentley, as 4-H Dog Show judge Helen Ramsey of Lyndon examines him during the showmanship competition on Sunday.  The fair officially begins Thursday, but there are several pre-fair events this…

As blistering temperatures continue, the Allen County Fair is making a few changes to protect both people and animals. The fair board is canceling the Dry Land Turtle Race and the Best Dressed Pet contest.…