Young kids and the young at heart went to the Flewharty-Powell Annex Monday evening to get their hands a little dirty and learn how to decorate gingerbread houses. The class, hosted by the Iola Area…

SAFE BASE children had the opportunity to give their friends and family the “presidential” treatment at Jefferson Elementary Monday night.As a part of the program’s weekly blue plate dinners, the children spent weeks preparing a…

The mating season for deer has begun, causing them to throw caution to the wind when it comes to motorists.Last weekend four vehicle-deer accidents occurred in Allen County, an uptick in such accidents. Often the…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s boys split a pair of contests Monday against visiting Uniontown, while the Wildcat girls went 0-2.The boys A team dropped a 39-14 decision, while the B team squad prevailed…

COFFEYVILLE — Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade girls squad had its defense clicking from start to finish.The Ponies led 13-6 after one quarter, then allowed only four points after that in a 25-10 victory.“Defensively, the girls…

Iola High’s wildly successful foray into the Pioneer League has brought postseason honors to 10 Mustang football players.Senior offensive lineman Eli Grover was joined by junior offensive lineman Derek Weir and wide receiver Adam Kauth…

It’s an ill wind that blows no one good, sailors say — and economists agree.Hurricane Sandy did an estimated $50 billion in property damage along the east coast, mostly in New Jersey and the coastline…

When Mitt Romney or Barack Obama open their election box to see what they’ve won, they may quickly shut the lid and cry for a recount.President Obama will deal with the fiscal cliff, regardless. He…

Allen County Meltdown is coming to an end and it is the moment of truth — it is time for participants to weigh-out. During hours of operations, participants can go to Marmaton Valley, Terry’s Flower…

Sue Dispensa, 43, credits a strong support system for seeing her through her first marathon in Saturday morning’s Portland Alley Marathon.Dispensa, Chanute, ran the hilly backroads from Chanute to Iola in 3 hours, 56 minutes,…