Advances in technology was the main focus of the Humboldt USD 258 Board of Education  at their meeting Monday night.  Mary Durant, teacher, though not present, was recognized for being a finalist in Microsoft’s Partners…

Twenty years ago Ed Bideau III, served two terms in the Kansas House of Representatives. Today, the Chanute attorney wants to do it again. Bideau filed to run for the 9th District seat Monday morning…

HUMBOLDT — Voters here will decide in a Sept. 11 mail-ballot election a half-cent sales tax that would raise money for street repairs. City council members unanimously approved the referendum Monday night for the 15-year…

Another Elm Creek Park South amenity is nearly in place. Iola city crews were on hand Monday afternoon to assist with the latest park attraction, a small walking bridge that spans a slough near the…

A monthslong discussion about how Iola’s city council should change culminated Monday  with charter ordinances to remove many of the mayor’s executive powers and institute four-year terms for councilmen. The ordinance, which was endorsed by…

Sylvia C. Cady, 89, Sheldon, Mo., formerly of Kincaid, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Christian Health Care in Nevada, Mo., following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ferry…

Darlene Y. Yocham, 68, Iola, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Darlene was born May 17, 1944, in Iola, the daughter of Clifford R. and Zola B. (Selvidge) Potter. She…

Terry Wayne Burns, 58, Iola, died Friday, June 8, 2012. Terry was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Olathe, the son of Bob and Maude (Stringer) Burns. The family moved to Iola from Parsons in 1969.…

Gov. Sam Brownback backs reductions in the state income and sales taxes. A new study by the Kansas Legislature’s Research Department estimates his tax cuts would cause a budget shortfall of more than $700 million…

Three area high school softball players received final postseason honors over the weekend when the Kansas Softball Coaches Association released its 2012 all-state teams for each classification. Humboldt High senior Taylyn Wells and freshman Breanna…