There’s a new sheriff in town.  Anthony Maness will be sworn in Monday morning as the newly elected Allen County Sheriff following a successful campaign that unseated incumbent Bryan Murphy. “I’m looking forward to working…

Allen County’s new interim County Appraiser is bringing a positive attitude with her to the new role. Iola native Danielle Louk had most recently served as the Deputy County Appraiser. She accepted the promotion after…

Kansas 9th District Rep. Fred Gardner, R-Garnett, predicts one topic will dominate the Kansas Legislature right from the start of the session that begins Monday: Taxes.  Specifically, property taxes. “I expect that to come to…

Allen County Commissioners recognized the service of three outgoing officials during their Tuesday morning meeting. Commissioner Bruce Symes, Sheriff Bryan Murphy, and County Attorney Jerry Hathaway were each given a plaque and commended for years…

A thick coating of ice continues to surround all exposed areas after the weekend winter storm.

Allen County escaped the worst of a weekend winter snowstorm but residents still faced icy conditions, power outages and bitterly cold temperatures. The county courthouse and some businesses remained closed Monday, and Iola schools extended…

A new program offers help paying health insurance for childcare providers and their employees. Thrive Allen County announced it received a grant from the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to provide stipends up to $3,600 a year…

Wintry weather has prompted officials to keep the Allen County Courthouse closed to the public Monday, although the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and public works departments will remain open. In addition, Iola-USD 257 schools —…

Now that they’ve spun off an offshoot of their business, local pharmacists Bill Walden and Jim Bauer plan to return their focus to their first love, Iola Pharmacy.  “You’ll get sick of seeing us,” quipped…

Allen County could see snow and ice as a winter storm watch takes effect this weekend. The National Weather Service reports a mix of wintry precipitation is likely to fall Saturday into Sunday. Snow or…