Voters in the eastern third of Allen County find themselves in a new voting district in the aftermath of last week’s federal judges’ ruling to redraw political boundaries in the state. Residents in Moran, Elsmore,…

For many, going to see a movie is a Saturday night well spent. Until recently, going to the movie theater to some meant going to church. With the recent acquisition of the old Grace Southern…

When Saturday morning’s candidate forum unfolds in Iola High’s lecture hall, Bob Grant and Scott Barnhart may feel like outsiders. They are the only Democrats among 16 candidates who will speak in a marathon session…

Many who have chosen to live outside Iola city limits are up in arms about possible annexation.  At Monday’s city council meeting Richard Burris presented a multitude of signatures signaling their opposition to officially becoming…

GARNETT — Iola American Legion’s AA Indians got back into the swing of things Tuesday night after a week off. The AA Indians combined for 26 hits in two games. They run-ruled host Garnett twice…

Iola Elks’ Michael Blaufuss almost comes up with a great catch Tuesday. He didn’t secure it in the glove but had plenty of time to get the baseball and run to first to record the…

Living in fear for your life and the life of your child for 32 years can drive any person to the edge, but could it drive a person to commit murder? Patricia Dalton-Graham explained that…

Allen County commissioners said they were appreciative of efforts to open a hiking and biking trail atop the old Santa Fe Railroad right of way between here and Humboldt. But, they have reservations about how…

Thirty years Allen County Hospital trustees yielded the reins of control to outside corporate. Now, they want it back.  By a unanimous vote, trustees agreed Tuesday night to terminate the lease with Hospital Corporation of…

A City of Iola work crew labors alongside Chief of Police Jared Warner and Officer Mike Ford to get one of the new playground forts placed at Lincoln Elementary. The forts were the brainchild of…