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When it comes to hard rock and heavy metal music, Iola isn’t likely the first place you think of, but Saturday is an exception. Starting Saturday afternoon, six blisteringly loud bands from around the region…

LAHARPE — Motorists will need to tap their breaks when driving through residential areas. LaHarpe City Council members revamped the city’s speed limit, cutting it to 20 mph in all residential areas. Many of the…

The coronavirus dominated discussions at Tuesday night’s meeting of the ACC board of trustees as the college continues to prepare for students returning amidst the pandemic. The concern is not unwarranted. Early testing has already…

Even in a normal year, cleaning and sanitizing are a priority the two weeks before school starts. The hallways of school buildings are filled with steam cleaners, electrostatic sprayers and various other sanitation devices.  This…

LAHARPE — Even with its hours limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things are as bustling as ever at the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Residents still can adopt dogs or cats of all ages…

A pair of bicycles are available for use at LaHarpe City Hall as part of the Thrive Allen County-sponsored bike share program. Those wishing to use the bikes may reserve them by calling City Hall…

Commissioner Bruce Symes retained his seat by a hair after provisional votes were tallied at Tuesday’s county commission meeting. Symes received 353 votes to opponent John Brocker’s 345. County Clerk Sherrie Riebel was assisted by…

Monday night, around 50 farmers from the region met at the farm of Shawn and Kylee Geffert north of Humboldt to get a readout on the current status of the corn industry.  Speakers from Kansas…

MARION, Iowa — As the wind howled, Jennifer Horning couldn’t help but think of a similar storm she’d gone through about 34 years previously. The Iola native was at home during the lunch hour Monday…

Iola is back at square one in its search for a new city administrator. Mayor Jon Wells said after Monday’s City Council meeting the city is starting over in its search. Iola had agreed to…