Practice for winter sports began Monday across the state. Area basketball and wrestling teams got on the court or mat to take their first steps toward a state-berth in February and March. Crest senior forward…

Area adult and children Special Olympics Bowling teams competed at the Fall Classic State Bowling tournament in Overland Park on Friday. For the adults, five bowlers finished in first place including Jessica Bacon, Bridgette Eckroat,…

The Elm Creek Community Garden will soon be under the purview of Humanity House, a local organization that assists families in need.Carolyn McLean, who opened the community garden with her husband, Val, more than 11…

The adage that every vote counts held true in multiple races last week, and was especially true for races that relied on write-in candidates to fill various city and school governing bodies.The votes were cast…

HUMBOLDT – Humboldt is on the cusp of attracting a service center for a major heavy equipment company, City Administrator Cole Herder told council members Monday night.The company has nationwide reach and currently operates 23…

Iola City Council members tabled once again talk of a potential electric rate increase, opting to wait for a better estimate of how much, if any, of an increase is needed.Iola City Administrator Sid Fleming…

As an adjunct to Veterans Day, USD 257 Food Service Director Brian Donovan invited National Guardsmen and first responders to help with lunch duties Monday. Above, Deputy Travis Buck, with Donovan in the background, gives…

Darren Lee McCullough 39, son of Garry and Joyce McCullough, passed away at Allen County Regional Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.   He is preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Dora McCullough, Wanda…

Christmas will be all the brighter in downtown Iola and Humboldt, courtesy of Modern Woodmen of America.Josh Oberley, an agent for the fraternal life insurance and financial services organization, is donating more than 13 cases…

Alberta C. Stockebrand, 97, Yates Center, passed away early Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola.Alberta was born Oct. 17, 1920, in Humboldt, one of the eight children of Oscar Ray…