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On Monday morning, a small group of pregnant Amish women arrived at the Pregnancy and Family Center, 1 S. Jefferson. They were there on the recommendation of midwife Anna Yoder of Fall River, taking advantage…

CHANUTE — Jerry Dean Sager, 62, Moran, was arrested by Chanute police officers for suspicion of sex and drug crimes following an alleged sexual assault. The Chanute Police Department said Sager was arrested after an…

There wasn’t the roar of an engine, or the distinct smell of burning rubber, but Sunday’s racing action still packed plenty of excitement. Iola’s Cub Scout Pack No. 55 hosted its annual Pinewood Derby at…

Allen County will participate in the statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Tuesday in accordance with Severe Weather Awareness Week. During the drill, the outdoor warning sirens across the county will be tested.

The second public COVID-19 vaccination clinic delivered 390 shots to residents 65 and older Thursday. That’s on top of 300 vaccine doses given at the first clinic on Feb. 18.  The clinics are organized by…

From the moment you cross the threshold in the Mildred Store, you find yourself immersed in the history of rural Kansas. The first thing people bump into is the antique soda cooler, which despite not…

Steel yourself. Higher energy bills are on the way. With the recent spike in electric and natural gas usage due to wintry weather, it’s likely that electrical rate increases will follow suit for Iola residents.…

Levi Meiwes misses the rush of attending an FFA competition. “You’re scared. And it’s stressful because you’ve been working for weeks for this contest,” he recounted. “It’s also an adrenaline rush. Here’s your chance to…

Heading into IHS as a freshman, Lorie Carpenter thought she’d pursue a career in agricultural business.  It made sense.  She grew up on a farm where her dad raises cattle, and she has a small…

Josh Kaufman planned to join FFA when he entered his freshman year at IHS.  He grew up on a farm, and older friends told him how much fun they had in the group. Still, Kaufman…