Allen Community College won’t get another dean after all. College trustees, meeting in special session Tuesday to accept the resignation of Vice President of Student Affairs Randy Weber, were split in their opinions about whether…

The Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop (CSTW) returns Monday. Held each summer since 1995, CSTW focuses on enhancing a student’s performance skills. “We want the kids to be comfortable with being in front of a large…

MORAN — Starting in July, children from the Moran area will see a familiar face behind the wheel of the bus taking them to Iola’s swimming pool.  Larry Manes will be doing what he has…

HUMBOLDT — After more than a year of meetings, including some public hearings that become contentious, Humboldt Planning Commission members Wednesday evening approved a comprehensive plan for the city. Changes that have evolved during the…

Pending increases in health insurance premiums for some current and former Iola city employees could be more costly than originally expected. If employees enrolled in family plans have their monthly premiums increase — city council…

Carol Dee Swenson, 73, Olathe, formerly of Chanute, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at her home. Carol was born in Fredonia on Aug. 6, 1938, the daughter of Ralph E. and Dora Mavis (Dozer)…

First it was Michael Bloomberg. Now the Walt Disney Co. has enlisted. Setting anti-obesity standards is becoming hot behavior. Last week New York Mayor Bloomberg said he would outlaw monster size sugary drinks in his…

The Clyde Gerdsen Memorial Sonic Open Horseshoe Tournament is Saturday at Iola’s Riverside Park. The tournament is hosted by the Riverside Horseshoe Club. It is the club’s annual sanctioned tournament. It will be held at…

  WICHITA — Area athletes competed in the 2012 Kansas Special Olympics State Track and Field meet last weekend. The annual statewide event was held at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium. The ANW Special Education Co-op…

Iola High students recently learned that good character traits and practices can also win awards. Leadership class students won two honors, one national and one state. Jodi Grover, outgoing Iola High School counselor and leadership…