LAHARPE — A small crowd of curious onlookers were given a keen insight into the world of wind energy technology Tuesday. Dan Cyre, instructor of the new wind energy classes through the Regional Rural Technical…

The City Slickers 4-H Club held their post Allen County Fair meeting Aug. 11 at the Riverside Park Community Building. President Jillian Keller called the meeting to order and Ty and Shelby Shaughnessy led the…

Even though LGBTQ youth are increasingly accepted in schools across America, many classrooms do shockingly little to teach young people just how hard activists have fought — and continue to fight— for the recognition that…

It’s hard to say for certain, but Iola may have just experienced the wettest 12-month stretch in the town’s history. A thunderstorm that blasted through the area early Tuesday dumped .61 inches of rain in…

Jalayne Nelson understands how it feels to struggle in school. As a child, she needed special education services.  “I felt like I wasn’t smart, but I didn’t know that when I tested for special education…

Christmas came early this week to all 4-year-olds in USD 257 who are now able to attend a licensed preschool at no cost to their families thanks to a $140,000 state grant. Educators view the…

At a time when liberal Democrats running for president are calling for universal health insurance — and are often demonized for doing so — it’s surprising how closely Iola city leaders hew to the mark…

I took a walk the other day. Usually, when I take a walk, I let my mind relax and just enjoy nature. Instead, I found myself thinking harder than I normally do. When Humanity House…

What and where was the first railroad station in Iola? How much do you know about the community’s rail history? There’s a lot to learn, so call the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce to make…

One of the biggest challenges of being a supervisor is telling employees how much you value them. Supervisors are supposed to be the organizations cheerleaders, boosters, promoters and I will be the first to admit…