Allen Regional Transit has been named the Kansas Public Transit Association’s Transit Service of the Year for 2026, earning recognition among 160 transit agencies across Kansas. The award recognizes A.R.T. for its commitment to communities…

Pastor Dale Thiele’s sermon, “Paul’s Detailed Directions for Living the Christian Life,” came from the scripture of Philippians. Paul was in prison awaiting his death at the time of these writings, Thiele noted. Paul first…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke about the Parable of the Soils from Mark 4. Seeds can fall on shallow ground, where they perish immediately for lack of being able to form a root. Seed can fall…

Every summer, ranchers cut and bale hay for the winter and don’t think much about it. But the value of hay is highly variable, and not always represented by what you see. The nutritive value…

Decades of consolidation have pushed thousands of dairy farms out of business, as rising costs for feed, fertilizer, labor and other inputs have made it increasingly difficult for smaller operations to survive. As of 2022,…

The first Iola Chrsitmas Vespers practice will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center choir room. Anyone who wishes to sing is invited to attend. The Christmas Vespers concert will be…

ALLEN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Judge Bret Heim Criminal cases filed: Reece A. Criger, Humboldt, burglary, violation of a protective order Linda J. Zibert, Humboldt, cruelty to animals Bryson P. Trester, LaHarpe, cruelty to animals Steven…

Kansas Masonic lodges will sponsor approximately 275 students from seven area school districts for educational field trips on Thursday, Oct. 8. Students from Iola, Humboldt, Marmaton Valley, Yates Center, Altoona-Midway and Hamilton schools will visit…

Randy Ball’s front yard at 223 N. Fourth St. showcases several impressive elephant ear plants. The secret? “Lots of sun, lots of water, and a big pot,” he says.

Recipients of Iola’s Adopt A Child program will soon have three opportunities to sign up for assistance. The joint venture, sponsored by Iola’s First Baptist Church, the Iola Police Department, Allen Community College athletics and…