While noting that the Molly Trolley has been a benefit to the community, Iola commissioners still are hesitant to assume ownership of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce vehicle, they said Tuesday. Donna Houser, speaking…

Kathryn Maxine Deer, 88, of Fort Scott died Sunday, Oct., 24, 2010, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott.  She was born Dec. 10, 1921, in Bronson, to Arthur Glenn and Martha Ester Reynolds Jackson.…

Dorthy May Lehman, 75, of Toronto died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at her home.A private family service was held Saturday at Toronto Lake.

Voters will decide Nov. 2 whether to increase a countywide sales tax by 1⁄4 of a cent to go toward a new Allen County Hospital.Members of the Allen County Healthcare Committee address questions about the…

Recently I found myself in dire need of emergency healthcare. Subsequently, I wish to thank Iola emergency medical technician services for prompt response and transportation to Allen County Hospital. I also wish to thank Allen…

We are about to vote on whether we would like to build a new hospital in Allen County.Recently, while visiting with people about voting “Yes! for Allen County Healthcare,” several people said that they had…

We live in a time when nobody trusts anybody.If someone in authority says “A,” then a dismaying percent of the public say “B” must be the case. Worse yet, far too many of us also…

Allen County Kids Wrestling Club will hold its annual fall youth wrestling clinic next week at Iola High School.Registration deadline is Thursday. The clinic fee is $10, which includes a T-shirt.Next Wednesday the clinic is…

HESSTON — Allen County Community College’s Red Devils felt right at home on the Hesston College volleyball court Monday.Earlier this season, the Red Devils competed in the Hesston College tournament and had a turnaround in…

About 80 walkers and runners have signed on for the Frightfully Fun Run, a midnight event Saturday to raise money for the 2011 Iola High School after-prom party.Those running will follow a five-kilometer course that…