Late this week a race developed for the Republican nomination for the 9th District seat in the Kansas House. Chad VanHouden, Chanute, filed Thursday morning. Kent Thompson, incumbent by appointment last fall, filed Friday. The…

Some say an idea is like being struck by lightning, or a light bulb switching on above someone’s head. But what if an idea was like a farm? It would take many hands to work…

A raft of nonprofits and charitable groups will come together for next Saturday’s Day of Giving on the Iola square. The event will give local folks opportunity to learn about the various groups in Iola…

For the last five years, Allen County Regional Hospital staff members have participated in a local version of the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to raise money and awareness of heart disease. This year, they’re…

While the new Allen County Regional Hospital has been open for about six months, there are still many changes going on and moving to be done. At the hospital board meeting on Tuesday, trustees discussed…

HUMBOLDT — Young Humboldt chefs whisked, measured and chopped a variety of ingredients Wednesday afternoon during the Kids Can Cook summer class. The culinary class, sponsored by the K-State Research and Extension Family Nutrition Program,…

TOPEKA — Even though Humboldt High’s offense didn’t hit for power as it has been, the Lady Cubs still were able to do enough to defeat Minneapolis 4-1 in the first round of the Class…

Barbara Anderson expects ideas to make local communities more appealing to residents and more inviting to visitors to flow during a Day of PRIDE June 14 in Humboldt. The event will be in Humboldt High’s…

HUMBOLDT — USD 258 board members Tuesday night approved a five-year professional development plan, which meets staff development regulations laid out by the Kansas Department of Education. A template for individual, building and district focuses…

For 30 years, Hope Unlimited has assisted victims of family violence in and around Iola. For the first time, the organization is asking for help from the city. Council members obliged Tuesday, agreeing to provide…