Color me green. The city of Garnett recently came into possession of what once was an enormous steel pavilion used to house the farmers market in Overland Park. The structure is actually three pavilions, each…

DALLAS — The measles outbreak in West Texas is nearing 200 cases, according to a Friday morning update from the state health department. Health officials said 198 cases have been identified since late January. Twenty-three…

Dr. Lyvier Leffler’s appointment as the first female president of Allen Community College in mid-January was a goal 20 years in the making. But for Leffler, the measure of success has yet to come.  …

Marie Barclay, the newly appointed president of the Community Involvement Task Force (CITF), is a testament to the power of perseverance and progress for women in leadership. A longtime advocate for equality in the workplace,…

“It’s the ‘a-ha moments’ for me that have been the most rewarding,” explained Iola High School math teacher Amanda Belknap. “The kids who don’t think they can do math or feel like it’s not their…

HUMBOLDT – Students from Marmaton Valley and Humboldt high schools showed off their business acumen Wednesday. The students were taking part in the Allen County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, bringing together aspiring young business owners from…

Iola City Council members will discuss Monday utility tap fees, possible new signage for Riverside Park and a proposal from the Boyer family to develop property they own just north of town into a recreational…

The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t the only team going to a three-peat in 2025, as the Iola Mustangs returned to the diamond this week looking for a third consecutive Pioneer League championship.  Coaches and players…

The Iola High School Track and Field Team returned to work despite blistering winter weather still lingering into the spring.  With spring break just around the corner, it was back to basics for the Mustangs,…

ROME — For the first time since being admitted to hospital three weeks ago, Pope Francis has addressed the faithful in an audio message. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your…