Allen Community College trustees crossed some pricey items off of their “to-do” lists Tuesday. The most significant expenditure — $2,335,745 — will provide a new student information systems program. The Jenzabar, Inc. system offers a…

A training session for veterans or their families struggling to readjust to life once their military service is complete is set for 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Iola Community Theatre Warehouse, 203…

Elementary school students of all ages are in the midst of an education-based summer camp at Allen Community College, where they partake in activities centered on science, technology, engineering and math, as well as arts…

Maria Aikins, who formerly coached volleyball at Hutchinson High School, has been hired as the next head volleyball coach at Allen Community College. Aikins’s hiring was approved Tuesday by college trustees. She also will be…

With Allen Community College in the midst of its centennial celebration, Josiah D’Albini figures students would benefit from learning about tradition— or even starting new ones. D’Albini, the college’s director of student life, spoke to…

Oftentimes, when long-time employees are nearing retirement, their schedules will lighten, at least a tad. Try telling that to Roberta Nickell. As her retirement beckons on June 30, Nickell will be working up to the…

Area students honored: President’s Honor Roll  (4.0 GPA) Paulia C. Ard, Moran; Jenni C. Armstrong, Moran; Abigail D. Ballin Capps, Iola; Kaiden M. Barnett, Humboldt; Kamryn E. Boyd, Moran; Caiden E. Cloud, Iola; Morgan R.…

A pair of Allen Community College baseball players earned spots on the All-KJCCC East Division for their play on the diamond this spring.  John James was named to the All-KJCCC East First Team as a…

A seventh inning go-ahead run by Baldwin was all the Bulldogs needed to sink Iola High’s baseball team in the Class 4A first round regional playoff at Allen Community College Tuesday.  The Mustangs (12-7) were…

COLONY — Crest High senior Jack White signed a letter of intent Friday to play college baseball at Allen Community College next year. The signing is the fourth this year for a loaded Lancer senior…