When Iola’s new city council is seated in April, it may be a chore to find a meeting room large enough to handle the meeting crowds.“This room can get rather small pretty quickly,” noted Assistant…

SAVONBURG — You have to wonder if the anthropologist Margaret Mead had Allen County in mind when she said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it…

Hospital trustees were left with a “cordial feeling” after meeting with two property owners Tuesday night in discussions for acquiring land for a new Allen County Hospital.The discussions were held in executive session, which precludes…

Allen County Community College’s Red Devils pounded out nine hits in an 8-1 victory over visiting Maple Woods Community College Saturday afternoon.It was the season-opening doubleheader for the Red Devil softball team.The second game was…

FREDONIA — Humboldt High’s Cubs dropped a heartbreaker, 72-69, to host Fredonia High’s Yellowjackets in overtime Tuesday.The loss put the Cubs at 4-9 in Tri-Valley League action. They are 6-14 overall, wrapping up the regular…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s girls looked all the world Tuesday like they had played their third game in five days and second on consecutive nights.“We didn’t have much in the gas tank,” Wildcat head…

COLONY — Terry Messenger had to become a messenger of sorts for his Crest High girls’ squad Tuesday.“I had to tell them that the other guys were going to start missing eventually,” Messenger said. “I…

FREDONIA — Host Fredonia High jumped out to an early lead against visiting Humboldt High’s girls and won convincingly enough, 52-25.Despite the defeat, Humboldt coach Craig Smith found reason for optimism.‘’The girls are giving more…

COLONY — Crest High boys’ head coach Travis Hermreck thought he was watching a rerun from 24 hours earlier.Much like they did against Chetopa on Monday, Crest found itself Tuesday trailing heading into the fourth…

YATES CENTER — A dismal third quarter, in which visiting Burlington High exploded for 28 points, did in Yates Center High’s boys Tuesday.The outburst turned a 21-20 Yates Center lead into a 48-31 advantage for…