When life’s challenges hit, whether it’s a sudden storm, an economic downturn, or a personal crisis, it is often our neighbors who step in first. Communities that thrive are not the ones without challenges, but…

MANHATTAN — The Southwind Extension District 4-H members showcased their talent at the 2025 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes, held Aug. 23-24 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Southwind teams placed in the top five of…

Fireworks damage reported Deputies were told Aug. 16 a mortar firework had been tossed from a vehicle into a yard just south of LaHarpe, causing damage. Two suspects were identified. Information was forwarded to the…

A daycare worker has been charged with multiple felonies, stemming from an incident in July. Deanna R. Edwards, 45, Iola, has been charged with six counts of aggravated battery, and six counts of aggravated endangering…

Guest speaker Steve Bubna gave the message Sunday, using Galatians 2:1-5. Paul went to Jerusalem with Titus to preach the gospel among the Gentiles.  Paul taught that people should no longer be a slave to…

Colony Day was celebrated Saturday with a full day of activities which included a parade, vendors, lots of games, contests and music. On Sunday, all four churches of Colony met as one body in Christ…

Arrests reported Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Vernon S. Darnell, 47, Iola, Saturday for suspicion of failing to register as an offender (two or more counts). Jonathan A. Lushbough, 46, Iola, was arrested Thursday in…

Thad Maley snapped this photo of fog shrouding the horizon as the sun rises northeast of Moran Tuesday morning, near the intersection of 4600 Street and Oregon Road, known to locals as Pots Corner.

Allen Community College trustees will gather for a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Ambler Board Room to discuss negotiations with the teachers union. The meeting is open to the public, although negotiations…

Our fescue lawns have taken a beating over the last three years, and many have almost completely died out or are full of weeds. Some lawns still look green, but you would be surprised at…