It’s easy to take science for granted, Iola physicist Stan Grigsby said. For example, we know that at 12:25 p.m. Monday, the moon will begin to pass in front of the sun and — here…

A string of student-led conversations in Allen County culminated Thursday morning in the burial of a time capsule in downtown Iola.  “Our whole mission has been to find out what would bring the youth back…

A thrift store fashion show is returning for the second year, promising to be even bigger and better than before. The Iola Senior Citizens Inc., which runs a thrift store will present its Annual Fashion…

If only adults could remember the lessons learned in childhood, the world might be a better place. Iola High School drama students will offer a reminder with “All I Really Need to Know I Learned…

Allen County Commissioners approved a solid waste management plan Tuesday morning. A new plan is implemented every five years. Public Works Director Mitch Garner noted Allen County owns 240 acres at a limestone quarry adjacent…

In 2023, there were 69 children removed from their homes in Allen County due to abuse or neglect. “That’s the least I’ve ever seen,” said Aimee Daniels, CASA Director for the 31st Judicial District. She…

HUMBOLDT — Lisse Regehr, Thrive Allen County’s CEO, calls Humboldt a “yes” city. Its residents are committed to getting things done. Have an idea? The answer is yes. When Humboldt’s residents see a problem, they…

Hundreds of youth had a sweet start to Easter weekend thanks to numerous Easter candy hunts in quick succession. The Iola Recreation Department kicked things off at 9 a.m. with 74 boxes of chocolates, courtesy…

An Allen County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Friday on suspicion of sex crimes related to a missing persons case in Hays. It’s the second time in two years an Allen County deputy has been arrested…

Iolan Michael Tennyson, 24, hired in January as an Allen County sheriff’s deputy, was arrested Friday evening for suspicion of sex crimes following a missing persons case with the Hays Police Department. The arrest stemmed…