At their Tuesday morning meeting, Allen County Commissioners approved the publication of the fourth draft of the county’s spending plan. By trimming the proposed budget by $100,000, Allen County Commissioners will reduce the 2025 mill…

Iola schools and preschools hope to find new ways to join forces. USD 257 and the owners of local daycares Grow at Eden and Munchkinland and More will apply for a $175,000 grant from the…

It’s past time for authorities to release case files surrounding the 1969 murders of Betty Cantrell and Sally Hutton, as well as other unresolved disappearances in the Iola area, a pair of true-crime podcasters proclaimed…

More than 50 area youngsters were involved in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Robin Hood,” held for the public Saturday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center., which added several light-hearted and comedic elements to…

Justin Sullivan is “a dead ringer” for Kenny Rogers, according to Adam Michaels, owner of Avenue of the Stars Entertainment. Michaels is bringing Sullivan to Iola for “An Evening with Kenny Rogers,” a tribute concert…

Candidates in the Aug. 6 primary will face off at a candidate’s forum Thursday, July 18. The forum offers a chance for voters to learn where the candidates — mostly Republicans in contested races —…

Sheriff Bryan Murphy believes his experience in all aspects of law enforcement — from a history working in corrections, road patrol and narcotics to administrative tasks such as maintaining a budget, investing in equipment and…

Anthony Maness worked for Sheriff Bryan Murphy for several years and considers him a friend. He even supported Murphy’s prior election campaigns. But now, he’s running against him in the Republican primary on Aug. 6.…

Council Grove native Shawn Tiffany is on the campaign trail promoting his candidacy for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District, bringing with him experience from the agricultural sector and a firm stance on conservative values. The 46-year-old…

As design work continues on a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building and maintenance shop at Allen Community College, interim president John Masterson expressed concern about the cost of capital improvement projects over the…