The Allen County Fair 4-H Horse Show set the stage Wednesday morning for the rest of the week’s activities. Competitors showed off their equestrian skills in the arena, participating in various challenges.  Competitor Rohan Springer…

Early risers at the Allen County Fair this week will be treated to breakfasts each morning at the New Community Building at the Fairgrounds. Here, Chelsea Lea of Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy prepares a serving…

Starting next week, area schools will begin enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.  New this year, state legislators passed a law during the last session that allows families to enroll in the school of their…

For the third consecutive year, Aspen Wimsett took the top prize at the Allen County Fair’s Fashion Revue Tuesday evening at Iola High School.  The annual fashion show officially kicked off the 2024 fair. Activities…

The cost of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment was at the forefront of Allen County Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning. Michael Burnett, EMS Director, gave an update to commissioners on services in the county and anticipated…

Monday evening’s Iola City Council meeting began with the swearing-in of new council member Benedikt Middleton. He fills the Ward 4 seat that was vacated when former council member Mark Peters resigned in late April.…

It’s sometimes difficult to discern who is learning more from this summer’s Extension District programs: The teachers or the students. That’s the benefit of life lessons. We’re never too old to learn. As a recent…

HUMBOLDT — Devereaux Sarchet of Yates Center officially signed a letter of intent Saturday to become the first student at a new CNC training program, in a partnership between Allen Community College and B&W Trailer…

A week of fun, food, and festivities begins Tuesday as Allen County’s 131st Annual Fair gets underway.  The fair is a culmination of work that begins months prior. “We start soliciting money and sponsors for…

Community members filled the meeting room of the John Silas Bass North community building Thursday evening as hopefuls for county and state office answered questions. The candidate forum, hosted jointly by the Allen County Democrats…