HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt High School Class of 2025 was reminded Saturday that Humboldt will always be home. While encouraged to explore higher learning opportunities and the outside world, graduates were reminded that Humboldt will…

The weather was perfect and the fare even better Saturday, as throngs of participants took part in the Iola Rotary Day at the Park. The centerpiece was Tom Brigham BBQ Cookoff, alongside the Neal Westervelt…

At her core, Sandy Haggard is a helper. It’s just who she is. “I grew up on a dairy farm,” she explains. “As a farmer’s daughter, my upbringing taught me to take care of my…

Iola Middle School capped an eventful school year Thursday with several honors for work in and out of the classroom. Eighth-graders Kashyn Curry and Logan Thompson-Belknap were named recipients of the American Legion Award.  The…

LAHARPE — As long-time members of the pony pull circuit, LaHarpe’s Tim and Dana Vest found a fun, and often quite effective, way to give a helping hand to a friend in need. They count…

Humboldt High School’s graduating Class of 2025 will take center stage during commencement ceremonies at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Humboldt Community Fieldhouse. Honor students Cassidy Friend, Blake Ellis, Sydnea Bumstead, Avery Works and Shelby…

It’s time to resume talks about constructing an activities building in Iola, Doug Desmarteau declared this week. Desmarteau, athletics director at Allen Community College, told the school’s trustees Tuesday that he is eager to see…

Beer sales will be permitted when the KC Iola Hormigas take the field at Allen Community College this summer. College trustees — meeting this week for the first time since it was announced the Pecos…

USD 257 Superintendent Stacey Fager is sounding the alarm over looming changes to education funding in Kansas, pointing to growing concerns about sustainability and priorities in school finance. School financing was reshaped by the Kansas…

Riverside Park will come alive with the smell of smoked meats and the shine of classic chrome this weekend as the Iola Rotary Club hosts its annual Smokin’ Hot Cars and BBQ event.  This year’s…