Iola water customers recently received a survey included in their water bill. City staff are asking residents to assist them in gathering information regarding the plumbing in their homes. This is the latest requirement the…

Allen County has received a $45,000 USDA grant to go towards housing preservation. The grant is being dispensed via Thrive Allen County to rehabilitate or remodel low and very low income homes.  This is the…

HUMBOLDT — A day dedicated to worship and praise kicks off Saturday when Biblesta returns to the Humboldt community for its 66th annual celebration. As with previous years, the Bible-themed festival features a variety of…

Iola High School has announced its candidates for the 2024 Fall Homecoming. The king and queen will be crowned at 6:15 p.m. Friday before the football game against Girard at the stadium in Riverside Park.…

Community recycling is making a comeback beginning Saturday at the Allen County Recycling facility.  “It’s a quality-of-life issue,” said Dan Davis, volunteer. “Recycling benefits everybody.” Davis and fellow volunteers are spearheading the monthly collection effort…

A large crowd turned out for Saturday’s annual Kincaid Free Fair.

Marmaton Valley High School seniors Piper Barney and Brayden Lawson were crowned 2024 Fall Homecoming Queen and King prior to Friday’s football game against Reno County Homeschool. Accompanying the honorees were flower girl Oaklynn Wilkerson…

The tragic passing of a beloved Iola Elementary School (IES) teacher has been the catalyst for the creation of a memorial garden. Audrey Gardner died at the age of 41 in December 2018. She had…

Two sisters who grew up in Iola and now live on opposite sides of the coast were both recently honored for achievements in the film industry.  Allison and Eileen Chase are the daughters of Bob…

Two sisters who grew up in Iola and now live on opposite sides of the coast were both recently honored for achievements in the film industry.  Allison and Eileen Chase are the daughters of Bob…