Iola leaders expressed a willingness once again to visit with Allen County commissioners about a countywide recycling program. Council members were given a glimpse Monday of what one such program would look like, with one…

Iola is getting a splash park. City Council members approved spending up to $173,000 to help push the Community Involvement Task Force/PRIDE Committee over the top in its quest to get a splash park in…

HUMBOLDT — A dog park is coming to Humboldt.   At their meeting Monday evening, City Council members approved a two-part park — one section for smaller dogs and the other for larger dogs —…

Less than half of Allen County veterans take advantage of available benefits, including health care, furthering their educations, long-term care, survivors’ benefits and pensions.  That gap oftentimes correlates with a veteran’s do-it-yourself mentality, said Sheli…

USD 257 board members were treated to an award-winning performance at Monday evening’s meeting when students from the Iola High School forensics team were on-hand to discuss their stellar season.  Regina Chriestenson, speech and drama…

Iola High School’s drama department ended its year with all the bravado and glamour normally reserved for Hollywood bigwigs. Friday’s 60th annual Little Scholars celebration recognized the thespians for their work on stage, behind the…

View hundreds of additional photos of Iola’s graduation by clicking here. As Iola High School’s Class of 2025 ventures out into the world, many likely still do not know where their paths will lead, Maxwell…

View additional photos of Allen’s graduation ceremony by clicking here. Getting a higher education can be an endurance test, admitted Dianne Kauth, including “how many late-night study sessions you can endure.”  But the journey builds…

View additional photos of Crest’s graduation ceremony by clicking here. COLONY — Crest High School’s Class of 2025 is a testament to authenticity, Principal Travis Hermreck announced at Saturday’s graduation ceremony in Colony. “Crest’s Class…

MORAN — As they exit the halls of Marmaton Valley High School, Ava Newman implored her classmates to appreciate what they’ve accomplished, but not to wait to pursue their dreams from here. “You’ve no idea…