Month: September 2012

For the past 19 years, locals have celebrated pretty much all that’s known about silent comic genius and Piqua native Buster Keaton, as well as other film and stage stars from his era. Starting Friday,…

Allen County Hospital was recognized this week for its accountability with health care practices and how it cares for pneumonia sufferers. The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditor of health care organizations, announced Wednesday ACH…

Iola High junior varsity notched victories at home Tuesday against Pioneer League teams. The Fillies beat Prairie View 25-20, 25-22 then defeated Central Heights 25-12, 25-22. For the two matches, Torrie Lewis delivered 11 kills…

Allen Community College’s cross country teams continue to be in the top five of the NJCAA Division I Hill N Dale rankings. In the third week of rankings, the ACC men moved back to No.…

Humboldt High and Crest High competed in Tuesday’s Iola High Doc Stiles Invitational cross country meet. From the complete results list here are the results from those two area schools: Varsity boys (5K distance): 25.…

HESSTON — To say disappointment reigned among Allen Community College volleyball coaches is an understatement.  Head coach Jessica Peters pointed to inconsistent playing by the Red Devils as a downfall. The Red Devils lost a…

Fall Homecoming 2012 is Friday for Iola High School. Students have been celebrating all week with weird and wacky days at school. Wednesday night the Mustang football team hosted a pep rally and bonfire. Spirit…

Pioneer League-leading Prairie View High’s Buffalos come to town Friday night. Iola High’s Mustangs will be waiting for them on the football field. The two teams have met the past two years in Kansas Class…

The parking lot in front of U.S. Cellular will be abuzz with activity Friday afternoon when local students help kick off the Calling All Communities campaign. Through Calling All Communities, U.S. Cellular will donate $150,000…

HUTCHINSON — Four local 4-H entries took home championships during the 100th Annual Kansas State Fair, while a number of other 4-H’ers ranked highly against other competitors from across the state. Caitlin Dreher and Brody…