CHANUTE — A crowd of 172 attended the 2026 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation annual spring fundraiser on Friday, May 1. Doors at the SEK Impact Center opened at 5:30 pm. Décor was provided by Lisa…

More than 200 supporters helped bring in more than $32,000 for Allen Community College scholarships Friday. But the environment, and the support from those in attendance, proved the benefit gala was about more than raising…

Allen County’s Wings of Warriors chapter raised about $2,400 in a recent fundraiser, courtesy of a half-side of beef donated by Tim and Teresa Henry, owners of Twin Motors Ford in Iola. The chapter, which…

GAS — As Austin and Emily Sigg brainstormed about fundraisers for their newly formed Phoenix Foundation, one idea — fireworks sales — took shape rather quickly. The Siggs formed the non-profit organization after Austin recovered…

Dinah Glaze, foreground from left, and Kyle Schmidt lead the Survivors Lap Saturday at the American Cancer Relay For Life at Iola’s Recreation Community Building. The rec building was a festive occasion, with a survivors…

Humanity House will hosts its second annual Night for Humanity Saturday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Area musicians Damaris Kunkler and The UnChosen will offer up the tunes. Tickets will sell for $15 apiece,…

The Community Utility Relief Bank (CURB) is inviting Iola residents to support a meaningful cause this weekend — simply by enjoying a slice of pizza. This Sunday, Iola’s Pizza Hut will host a special fundraiser…

Spellers, unite! Allen Community College will host an adult spelling bee at 6 p.m. April 30 as a fundraiser to benefit the college’s GED (general education development) and CTE (career technology education) programs. Teams of…

Iola High School and Iola Middle School students tested their musical abilities, and their endurance, Saturday for a 12-hour Practice-A-Thon. The students came and went through the morning and afternoon, with seven making it all…

Pete’s Corp. of Erie raised $100,000 this year at its convenience stores in three states for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program that operates in many of the same cities. Pete’s stores in Kansas, Oklahoma…