In the last year, Allen Community College has extended its outreach by providing meal service to the general public. The school estimates that it serves around 400 lunches per week, many for senior citizens at…

  The Allen County High School Democrats cleaned Civil War-era graves at the Iola Cemetery Saturday afternoon. From left, Trevelle Means, a senior at Iola High School; Lyle Griggs, a senior at Bishop Seabury Academy…

Thirty hearty participants endured a muggy Saturday morning in the inaugural John Brown Duathlon. The event required participants to sandwich runs of 5 and 10 kilometers around a 40k bicycle ride. The route took the…

ACC President John Masterson plans to take the pulse of countywide support for a new activity center before the college ventures further. Masterson plans to set up meetings with Allen County commissioners, as well as…

Allen Community College’s enrollment is down 129 students from last year, despite projections of a higher number. The news caused some concern for the board of trustees on Tuesday evening. Board Chairman Ken McGuffin questioned…

Ladies Night Out at Audacious Boutique Wednesday evening offered a chance for area shoppers to enjoy fine wine, cheeses and special deals at the Iola shop. From left, Kim Peterson and Toni Manbeck assist Barbara…

Hope Unlimited and the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program teamed up today to honor first responders by donating plates of cookies to law enforcement, firefighters and ambulance personnel. Delivering the sweets to the Allen County Sheriff’s…

The impact of Iola’s ongoing Neighborhood Revitalization Plan will be explored further by Iola City Council members. The Council scheduled a public hearing Sept. 23 to discuss renewing the plan, which provides property tax rebates…

Repairs to a leaking roof over the commons area at Iola High School could help the district buy time before a full roof replacement. Aaron Cole, maintenance director for USD 257, gave school board members…

Dorothy Saxton (in the hat) sits with her friends as residents of the Greystone Assisted Living Center prepare to kick off a fun-filled week of activities as they celebrate National Assisted Living Week with a…