No one feels the pulse of downtown Iola like Kelly Sigg.  How the retailers are faring. What sales and promotions they’re trying. What people want.  “It’s in my blood,” the 64-year-old said Wednesday.   So,…

Some years you win it all at the county fair. And other times, nothing goes right. The Springer family is experiencing the unfortunate end of that equation at this year’s fair, after losing several of…

The 4-H Swine Show took place Thursday evening at the Allen County Fair. Judge Conner Vernon gave some pointers to the youngsters presenting their pigs in the showmanship competition.

Friday’s Allen County Fair activities included the bucket calf show and the dairy cow show with judge Nathaniel McGee. Among the winners, Kason Botts won the purple ribbon in both Dairy Cattle Showmanship, age 10-13,…

The Allen County Fair 4-H Horse Show set the stage Wednesday morning for the rest of the week’s activities. Competitors showed off their equestrian skills in the arena, participating in various challenges.  Competitor Rohan Springer…

Early risers at the Allen County Fair this week will be treated to breakfasts each morning at the New Community Building at the Fairgrounds. Here, Chelsea Lea of Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy prepares a serving…

Starting next week, area schools will begin enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.  New this year, state legislators passed a law during the last session that allows families to enroll in the school of their…

For the third consecutive year, Aspen Wimsett took the top prize at the Allen County Fair’s Fashion Revue Tuesday evening at Iola High School.  The annual fashion show officially kicked off the 2024 fair. Activities…

The cost of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment was at the forefront of Allen County Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning. Michael Burnett, EMS Director, gave an update to commissioners on services in the county and anticipated…

Monday evening’s Iola City Council meeting began with the swearing-in of new council member Benedikt Middleton. He fills the Ward 4 seat that was vacated when former council member Mark Peters resigned in late April.…