A nation that expresses its gratitude to veterans shouldn’t do so only one day a year, Julia Thompson said Saturday. Veterans Day is about gratitude, Thompson said, “but not the kind that fades after a…

Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday, the Allen County Commission  will meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday. They will conduct an official canvass of the Nov. 4 election results at 9 a.m.

LAHARPE — Since March 1946, the LaHarpe VFW and its Auxiliary have honored, remembered and supported the veterans of Allen County.  Among those who have dedicated themselves to that mission is Maggie Barnett, who has …

Julia Thompson carries a passion for service. It was why she became a certified nurse’s aide fresh out of high school, and later why she decided to pursue a career in law enforcement. It’s also…

Three out of four isn’t bad.   Donna Grigsby knows the top key secrets to aging well include a good diet, regular exercise, healthy relationships, and plenty of sleep.   Scratch the last. She’s a…

Iola City Council members will discuss year-end budget amendments Monday to balance out the city’s financial books. The routine matter is necessary because of the difficulty municipalities face each year when they must budget up…

Open enrollment for 2026 health insurance plans has begun, and this year brings changes that could affect Kansans who buy coverage through the federal Marketplace.  For coverage to begin Jan. 1, consumers have until Dec.…

Sibling rivalries have often provided fertile ground for playwrights to explore, from Shakespeare’s “King Lear” to the Tennessee Williams classic, “Cat on a Hot Tin Wolf.” The theme also fits in perfectly with Allen Community…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt music students will bring a relic of Saturday mornings from generations past to the stage this weekend. The students, under the guidance of music instructors Logan Jones and Denise Buchanan will present…

Karie White noticed Iola will have a pair of events to honor local veterans this weekend, but nothing on Veterans Day. The annual Veterans Day Mess Call, a dinner honoring those who served, will be…