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Allen County Commission Approves Signage, Hears Reports Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14

Allen County Economic Development and the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce are working to promote shopping in businesses being impacted by a waterline replacement project along the Madison Street side of the Square. Economic Development director Camille Lavon discussed this with Allen County... Read More.

Kansas Wetlands Education Center Hosts World Bird Migration Day Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 14

HAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host Poetry Pocket Field Guide: World Bird Migration Day, a creative, nature-based writing workshop, on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, located 10 miles... Read More.

Ben Hamilton Named Next Girls Basketball Coach at Andale

Tuesday, April 14

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale girls basketball program will have its third coach in three seasons. On Monday, the USD 267 Board of Education approved the hiring of Ben Hamilton as the next girls basketball coach at Andale. Hamilton replaces Joe’Randle Toliver, who coached Andale... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Softball Sweeps Mulvane

Tuesday, April 14

MULVANE, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain softball team bounced back with a sweep over Mulvane on Monday at the Mulvane Sports Complex. Andale/Garden Plain won game one 7-2, before rallying for a 7-3 victory in game two. In game one, Mulvane jumped out to a 1-0... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Baseball Battles; Swept by Top-Ranked Mulvane

Tuesday, April 14

MULVANE, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain baseball team showed bright spots in its doubleheader against Mulvane on Monday at the Mulvane Sports Complex. Andale/Garden Plain was right there with the top-ranked team in Class 4A in game one, but fell 9-8. After a close first... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Approved Wastewater Plant Bonds, Katy Field Demolition

Tuesday, April 14

The Chanute City Commission Monday adopted resolutions authorizing a Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and issuance of the first part of the bond financing for it. The nearly $30 million project will be funded through three separate issues over the next three years in order... Read More.

USD 418 Board Authorizes Bond Sale, Hears Updates on Elementary Transition

Tuesday, April 14

Last night, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education approved a resolution to authorize the sale of $89.5 million in bonds, which voters approved last month in a two-part election. Dustin Avey from Piper Sandler (the bond firm the district is working with), reviewed some... Read More.

Ottawa Hit by Monday Night Tornado, Other Storms Impact Region

Monday, April 13

Severe storms impacted parts of eastern Kansas Monday evening, with a tornado hitting Ottawa just after 7:30 PM. This was from a severe storm that developed to the west of Emporia, going through parts of Lyon and Osage counties, eventually producing a tornado that... Read More.

Allen Community College Red Devil Gala set for May 1

Monday, April 13

Allen Community College will host the 2026 Red Devil Gala on Friday, May 1, at 415 W. Madison Ave. in Iola, as a fundraiser benefiting Allen Community College Advancement. The annual event plays a critical role in generating scholarship dollars and expanding opportunities for... Read More.

Sterling Takes Down Avila, 5-2

Monday, April 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Sterling College defeated Avila University on Saturday, April 11 coming away with a 5-2 victory. The Warriors got things started by securing the doubles point. Rubem Bogomoltz and Adam King defeated Hayden Carrillo and Tristan Houchin in the No. 2 doubles match 6-2 while Read More.

Lady Warriors Sweep Eagles In Lawrence

Monday, April 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Lady Warriors recorded yet another sweep last Saturday, April 11 with a 7-0 victory over Avila University. Sterling secured the doubles point with wins in the No. 2 & No. 3 doubles matches won by Cylie LaTourell and Danna Arroyo in the No.... Read More.

Sterling Splits With Saint Mary On Senior Day

Monday, April 13

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College split with the University of Saint Mary on Senior Day held Saturday, April 11. The Lady Warriors started with a 3-2 win over the Spires in an extra-inning thriller before losing game two, 3-1. Game 1 USM jumped out to an... Read More.