WICHITA, Kansas — One thing the world learned during the pandemic is that school kids lose pace when Zoom replaces the classroom. “There has been some academic slide,” said Andi Giesen, assistant superintendent for learning…

The family of Ellis and Alice Stansbury of Kincaid invites friends and family to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ellis and Alice with a card shower. They were married July 4, 1971. Cards can be…

The monthly meeting of the City Slicker’s 4-H Club was called to order by Club President Carly Dreher on June 13 at the Riverside Park Community Building.  Roll call was answered with “My Favorite Thing…

Another 2.84 inches of rain fell Monday, for a total of 10.16 inches since Friday. Rivers and creeks were swollen, with water running over many streets and roads throughout the county.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The government’s latest crop snapshot Monday shows the Kansas winter wheat harvest is running slower than usual for this time of year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that about 41%…

Local firefighters openly disagreed with their chief at Monday night’s Iola Council meeting, saying they know best what fire engine would suit their needs. At issue is the purchase of a new fire engine, for…

Happy 4th of July week. Make sure you stock up on all your holiday needs at Allen County Farmers’ Market. Today’s market is 1-4 p.m. at 700 N. State Street. You’ll find fresh-baked goods including…

At Monday night’s meeting, Iola officials approved about $72,000 to be distributed among eight local organizations and celebrations for 2021.  The funds come from the 10% convention and tourism tax levied against local hotels and…

SAFE BASE, the second longest-running after-school program in Kansas, received a federal grant that will provide a significant part of the funding for the next five years. Angela Henry, director, told school board members Monday…

To help parents during the pandemic, the Child Tax Credit has been expanded under the American Rescue Plan Act. This means that many families will receive advance payments starting July 15. This opportunity is confusing…