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Lehigh Portland Haunted Trails to Benefit IHS Junior Class

Tuesday, October 13

IOLA — The first-ever Lehigh Portland Haunted Trails will offer Halloween scares while raising money for the Iola High School junior class Saturday, Oct. 31. The event will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lehigh Portland State Park. The admission table will be located... Read More.

Cindy Holscher, Ty Masterson Gain Gubernatorial Endorsements from Labor, Ag Interests

Tuesday, October 13

TOPEKA — The Kansas gubernatorial campaigns of Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher landed endorsements that echo the political alliances they developed while serving in the Kansas Legislature. Masterson pocketed support from the Kansas Farm Bureau PAC, while Holscher bolstered her resume with backing... Read More.

Hope Unlimited Bake Sale to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence

Tuesday, October 13

IOLA — Hope Unlimited will host its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month bake sale Monday, Oct. 19, through Wednesday, Oct. 21, at its office at 406 N. Buckeye in Iola. The sale will feature cookies, muffins, quick breads, cupcakes, cakes, cinnamon rolls and cake pops... Read More.

Iola Run/Walk to Support Families of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Monday, October 12

IOLA — The “I’ve Got Their Six” 6K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. in Iola, raising money to support families of fallen law enforcement officers. Participants can join in person or virtually from anywhere. Organizers welcome runners, joggers, walkers and... Read More.

Kansas Brothers Killed on D-Day Laid to Rest in Emporia

Sunday, October 11

EMPORIA — Two Kansas brothers killed on D-Day were laid to rest Saturday in Emporia, more than 80 years after their deaths during the Allied invasion of Normandy. Jay Moreland, 21, and William Moreland, 19, died together on June 6, 1944, when their landing boat... Read More.

Two Seriously Injured in U.S. 54 Crash Near Piqua

Sunday, October 11

Two people were seriously injured Saturday in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 54 just east of Piqua in Allen County, authorities said. The Woodson County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call at 11:59 a.m. Responders found both vehicles in a ditch and used... Read More.

Coffey County ECKAN Accepting Holiday Bureau Applications Through Nov. 18

Sunday, October 11

BURLINGTON — Coffey County ECKAN is accepting applications for its Holiday Bureau program through Nov. 18, offering local families an opportunity to request holiday assistance. The application period began Oct. 6. Those interested in applying should call 620-364-8223 to schedule an appointment at the ECKAN... Read More.

Allen County Adopt A Child Program Announces Christmas Gift Sign-Ups

Sunday, October 11

IOLA — Allen County’s Adopt A Child Christmas gift assistance program hopes to help more than 200 children this holiday season, with opportunities for families to receive gifts and community members to sponsor children or donate money. First Baptist Church of Iola sponsors the program... Read More.

Allen Community College Marketing Office Earns Awards at NCMPR Conference

Sunday, October 11

IOLA — Allen Community College’s Marketing and Communications Office earned its first-ever honors, receiving Gold and Silver Medallion Awards at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 3 and District 5 Conference. The conference, held Oct. 5-7 in Madison, Wisconsin, brought together community... Read More.

HayFest Returns to Yates Center Oct. 9–10

Thursday, October 8

Yates Center will celebrate its agricultural heritage with HayFest Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9–10, featuring activities on the historic town square and at other community locations. Hosted by RevitalizeYC, the festival honors Woodson County’s fall traditions and Yates Center’s title as the “Prairie Hay... Read More.

Five Apply for 6th Judicial District Judge Vacancy

Thursday, October 8

Five applicants are seeking a district judge position in Kansas’ 6th Judicial District, which includes Bourbon, Linn and Miami counties. The vacancy will be created when District Judge Mark Ward retires Friday, Oct. 9. The applicants are Joshua Albin of Andover, an attorney and Burden... Read More.

Kansas Appeals Court Keeps Three-Day Mail Ballot Grace Period for November Election

Thursday, October 8

Kansas mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day will continue to count if they arrive within three days after the Nov. 3 general election. The Kansas Court of Appeals denied Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s request to suspend a temporary injunction preserving the grace period. The... Read More.