HUMBOLDT — Going back to school is rarely as much fun as what Humboldt offered Saturday. Humboldt Recreation, in collaboration with several downtown Humboldt businesses, hosted its first Back-to-School Adventure Quest, giving students and families an…

NEOSHO COUNTY — A family of three was pronounced dead after their home burned in rural Neosho County early Monday. The Galesburg Fire Department reported the occupants, whose names were not released, were found in…

After a challenging season, the Allen County’s Farmers Market is winding down. The hope is that it comes back next year even bigger and better.   But the obstacles are high. Of them all, the…

HUMBOLDT — When Kyle Stanley walked through the halls of Humboldt HIgh School earlier this year,  he saw a building largely different from the one he attended as a student in the early 1990s. After…

Iola City Council members will once again plan on discussing the city’s fireworks ordinances, particularly the ban on aerial displays such as bottle rockets and Roman candles. The Council had planned on hearing from a…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt schools were bustling with activity Wednesday evening during the district’s open house. As teachers raced to complete last-minute touches to classroom decorations and lesson plans, eager students and families met new teachers,…

Iola Assistant City Administrator Corey Schinstock said Thursday the north side of the U.S. 54 rebuild project’s first phase is almost complete. Crews are slated to begin construction on the roadway’s south side by the…

Iolans are invited to a community conversation Tuesday evening, hosted by Thrive Allen County. The event will allow residents to share their thoughts about what’s working in town, what needs improving, and to share their…

It’s no secret that Iola has talent. Whether it’s an elaborate Iola Community Theatre production, or a modest high school play, home-grown talent has delighted local audiences for generations. Turns out Iola has variety, too,…

Voters in this November’s election may notice a change in how they vote — and it’s not just because of new names on the ballot. County commissioners approved Tuesday to spend just over $114,000 to…