HUMBOLDT — The city of Humboldt pledged $2,000 to KwiKom Communications in return for its commitment to expand the city’s fiber optic internet at no additional cost to the north section of town. The sweetheart…

Cost was the main concern among Iola Council members with a proposed drop-off recycling program presented Monday. The evening’s discussion was the second of its kind since the Council has decided to offer a recycling…

HUMBOLDT — Though Humboldt school district leaders tried to temper expectations, the opening of a 102-year-old time capsule Monday evening revealed the ravages of time more than treasure. Newspaper archives from 1922 indicated the contents…

HUMBOLDT — Construction of a new community center at the Humboldt Sports Complex will face a quick turnaround.  That’s because its funding — a $5 million grant — must be spent before September 2025.  “Now…

Dinosaurs are about to take over the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.  “Dinosaur World Live” features a pre-historic world of astonishing and remarkably life-like dinosaurs in a roaring, interactive show for all the family. It will…

“Growth” would be an appropriate word to describe Josh Granere’s tenure with Peerless Products, as well as the company itself. The Iola plant manager began with the window manufacturing company nearly 15 years ago in…

HUMBOLDT — The Osage tribe served a vital role as a sort of “military buffer” during the Civil War, particularly in Kansas. Isaiah McCaffery, a history professor at Independence Community College, told the story of…

HUMBOLDT — Several Humboldt High School seniors announced their plans for college or other career plans Wednesday during a ceremony at the Humboldt Community Fieldhouse. Emma B’Hymer will attend the College of Saint Mary to…

A discussion concerning community recycling options that began at the Jan. 22 Iola City Council meeting will continue Monday evening. At the January meeting, council members agreed that the best option was to “start small.”…

More than 100 veterans attended a meeting Thursday to learn more about a Veterans Administration Clinic coming to Iola. The clinic will be at the Family Physicians building at 1408 East St. It is expected…