It wasn’t pretty, but President Obama won decidedly.The campaign was a grind. And for those who came out on top, it’s a good hurt.  Obama dug deep to reinvigorate the masses to believe he still…

A vacant warehouse just north of the Allen County Critical Response Center, 410 N. State St., soon may be home to interactive computer-based recreation opportunities.Iolans Rick Vink and Kevin Sullivan laid out plans Tuesday morning…

Allen County will support efforts by the Southeast Kansas Health Department to have Women, Infants and Children Program opportunities available daily through its Iola office.DeeDee Martin and Sara Frederick, co-administrators of the health office here,…

Allen County commissioners remain baffled by revenue shortfalls that are plaguing the county’s budget as year end nears.Commission Chairman Dick Works said predicted general fund expenses for the rest of the year stood at $1.5…

In the only local countywide race, Bryan Murphy got nearly two-thirds of the vote as he won a four-year term as Allen County sheriff.“It’s really humbling the people have that much faith and trust in…

Betty Jo Lowry, 78, of Chanute passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute.Betty was born in Aguilar, Colo., on Jan. 23, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Panola…

EL DORADO — A cold start and colder finish did in Allen Community College’s men Tuesday.The Red Devils fell behind 10-3 to host Butler Community College before rallying to take a 23-21 lead late in…

EL DORADO — Already off to a 2-0 start, Allen Community College’s women were well within striking distance of their third consecutive win to start the 2012-13 season Tuesday.The Red Devils trailed host Butler County…

A pair of Iola Middle School wrestlers tasted success for the first time Tuesday, winning their matches in front of a boisterous home crowd.Eighth-grader Kendall Jay, a newcomer to the wrestling circuit, went 2-1 in…

Against my better judgment, I voted for a candidate for sheriff of Allen County and for the rest of the county offices on the ballot.The only wise vote in the batch was for county commissioner.…