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Iola Area 2025 Election Recap

Wednesday, November 5

Allen County voters overwhelmingly approved renewal of a sales tax funding maintenance and improvements at Allen County Hospital Tuesday. Unofficial results from Tuesday's General Election indicated 1297 votes in favor to 448 against. La Harpe voters narrowly approved a 1.5 percent sales tax for... Read More.

McPherson Area 2025 Election Recap

Wednesday, November 5

Based on unofficial tallies from last night, there will be one new member of the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education come January. Blaine Janssen was the second-place finisher among four ballot candidates for the three seats up this year. Incumbent Dr. Lara Vanderhoof,... Read More.

Allen Community College Shooting Sports Team Fall 2025 Season Recap

Tuesday, October 28

The Allen Community College Shooting Sports Team has officially wrapped up its regular season in the USA College Clay Target League, which included several weeks of practice, a reserve week, and five weeks of virtual competition.We began the season with three committed athletes and... Read More.

Andale Dominates Trinity Academy with Explosive Offense to Stay Undefeated

Saturday, October 18

WICHITA, Kan. — 19 seconds. That’s how long Andale trailed for the first time all season Friday night at Trinity Academy. The Indians had a quick response with a 70-yard touchdown run by Jack Horsch that gave Andale the lead it didn’t relinquish in a... Read More.

2025 Muthama-Rogers Invitational Recap

Monday, September 15

This Saturday, the Swedes Cross Country teams took a trip down to North Newton, Kan. to partake in the John Muthama-Rogers Invitational to face some good conference competition.Overall, the team had a good showing on the course on a warmer than usual morning. Mary... Read More.

Hyer’s & Jones’ Career Days Overshadowed by Loss to Rivals

Monday, September 8

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Football team played host to the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes in what was the Swedes' home-opener. The Swedes showed grit, but would fall 38-7 to the Coyotes.BOX SCORE Jessie Caver III would lead the passing attack with 147... Read More.

TERRY MASTERSON TWILIGHT CLASSIC RECAP

Tuesday, September 2

Hutchinson, Kan. - The Men's and Women's Swedes XC teams kicked the season off at the annual Terry Masterson Twilight Classic in Hutchinson, Kansas.Head Coach Daylon Smith: "I am proud of how the team performed in our debut and I think it shows great... Read More.

1A-DII Boys State Basketball Recap: Cunningham 2nd, Elyria Christian 3rd

Sunday, March 16

COLBY, Kan. – Three Ad Astra Radio area teams competed in the KSHSAA 1A-DII State Basketball Championships at the Colby Event Center this week. When the dust settled, two schools brought home trophies as Cunningham finished as the state runner-up and Elyria Christian took... Read More.

Western Kansas State Wrestling Championship Recap: Day 1

Saturday, March 1

By Lucky Kidd The Golden Belt area has two boys and two girls wrestling for state titles tonight. Great Bend's Jace Schartz took a 17-2 second period technical fall over Andover's Dresden Beard to earn a spot in the 165 pound class of the 5A... Read More.

Southeast Kansas State Wrestling Championships Recap: Day 1

Saturday, March 1

By Lucky Kidd There are wrestlers going for state titles tonight, and more that came just one match short. Iola 's lone boys qualifier, Konnor Mills, lost his opening match in the 4A tournament in Salina, but came back to win his consolation opener. Humboldt's... Read More.

Central Kansas State Wrestling Championship Recap: Day 1

Saturday, March 1

By Lucky Kidd The Buhler Crusaders had all three of their 4A boys wrestlers in the semifinals of the state tournament in Salina Friday. Two of them are going for state titles tonight. Sammy Hershberger took a sudden death victory over Owen Suttles of Winfield at... Read More.

3-2-1A Central & West Regional Wrestling Recap: 23 Wrestlers Headed to State

Sunday, February 23

It was a successful weekend for 3-2-1A boys wrestlers from the Ad Astra Radio area. In the west and central regionals, a combined 23 wrestlers are headed to the 3-2-1A State Tournament on February 28 and March 1 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.In... Read More.