Abraham Lincoln never spent much time in Kansas, Arnold Schofield said. But the time he spent here was crucial in preparing for his first “official” stump speech in his bid for the presidency of the…

— PAID OBITUARY — Donald Gene DressIer, 74, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.He was born July 29, 1936, in Iola to Paul Eugene and Velva (Paugh) DressIer. He graduated from Iola High School in 1955…

— PAID OBITUARY — Rosalia “Rosie” Badders, 82, of Omaha, Neb., and formerly of Iola and Humboldt died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010.She was born Dec. 16, 1927, to Fred and Genevieve Hess. She taught in…

To the people of Allen County,I’ve thought long and hard about the hospital proposal and come to the conclusion that I will vote for it. There are three major reasons for my vote. The first…

Iola voters will decide on Nov. 2 whether a charter ordinance providing for a five-member city commission will become law. Yes or No. If the ordinance is rejected by the voters, Iola will have a…

MIAMI, Okla. — Breaking out of a six-match losing skid, Allen County Community College’s Red Devils proved too much for host Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Monday.Allen County decked the Lady Norse 25-5, 25-20, 25-22. Also, it…

Getting the word out is important for those involved in the inaugural National Wild Turkey Federation’s Kansas First Upland Pioneers Chapter.Bob Walden, Don Erbert, John Brocker and others manned a booth at Saturday’s Iola Farm-City…

FORT SCOTT — For the second week in a row, Iola High’s junior varsity football team had to wait out a weather delay.On Monday, the Mustangs started their final game of the season about 40…

HUMBOLDT — Sometimes a bargain is too good to pass up.Humboldt councilmen didn’t last night. They voted unanimously — Sean McReynolds and Sam Murrow were absent — to rebuild seven blocks of streets that tie…

We’ve all heard that the family that plays together, stays together. The Bolling family, who own and operate Moran Locker, know the same is true of work.The family recently unlocked the doors of their newest…