The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce brought back a holiday tradition Saturday with a Christmas parade in downtown Iola. Throngs endured a blustery wind that did little to chill the fun and excitement.

Organizers of the 2025 Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled the event Tuesday because of a horse virus outbreak affecting multiple states. The event, scheduled for Dec. 6, has been a Lawrence tradition for more than…

Iola Elementary School students dressed as monsters, princesses, superheroes and everything in between during their annual Halloween parade Friday afternoon. 

HUMBOLDT — Awards have been announced for the floats on display at Saturday’s Biblesta Parade. The Logan Pals 4-H float, “For God So Loved,” was named the grand prize winner, depicting a scene from John…

Storybook conditions greeted throngs of festival-goers Saturday at the annual Biblesta celebration. Highlights included a free bean feed, inspiring music throughout the day, and a number of vendors for food and other items, and of…

Saturday’s Moran Day celebration featured plenty of pomp, circumstance and a heaping helping of hometown pride.

MORAN — A number of fall staples will return for the 79th annual Moran Day celebration Saturday. The celebration carries the theme “Rising Above” and kicks off bright and early with vendors setting up shop…

ELSMORE — Downtown Elsmore will be the setting Saturday as the community celebrates its annual fall festival. There are several events planned, starting with the Activities Building opening at 10 a.m. The 11 a.m. parade…

COLONY — For the children, Saturday was as much about candy and games, while adults took advantage to connect with friends. Here are a few images from Saturday’s Colony Day celebration.

COLONY — It’s difficult to know which will be the biggest draw; the homemade salsa competition or the pie-eating contest. Or maybe it will be the fish and chips for lunch. But then again, the…