INDEPENDENCE — Iola High’s junior varsity wrestlers competed in a tournament hosted by Independence High School Saturday.Freshman Cody Conner went 2-0 taking first in his weight bracket. Conner got past Colvard of Cherryvale 11-10.Conner finished…

Dear Editor,It’s time to rejoice and participate in a new era for Iola. We are witness to an historical time. Many of our citizens have worked to create a representative system of government for Iola…

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot through the head Saturday because of “the anger, the hatred and the bigotry that goes on in this country,” as Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik said.She also was the victim…

Area schools, including Iola, were shuttered today because of icy, snow-packed roads and frigid temperatures.“The roads aren’t bad, but we thought it was better to take the day off because of the cold,” said Dr.…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Mayor Bob Sharp, completing his fourth year in office, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election.Sharp, 87, isn’t exactly retiring, however.“I’ve been busy keeping cattle at my farm and for two…

HUMBOLDT — All at Monday evening’s Humboldt City Council agreed that ideally, Humboldt would grow and prosper with new businesses and residents.That was about the end of the consensus, however, as talk turned to extraterritorial…

Charlotte Murry, a proponent, questioned USD 257 board members Monday night about students praying while at school.They may but without any encouragement or organized effort on behalf of the district, said Dr. Craig Neuenswander, superintendent…

Juniors at Iola High School may have one less test to take.Dr. Craig Neuenswander, superintendent of schools, told board members Monday night the McPherson district was seeking permission to use ACT results to determine average…

Iolan Dana Moodie became the 10th person to file for a seat on Iola’s new city council.Moodie, who filed Monday at the city clerk’s office, is the second from Iola’s Ward 2 to file, along…

Curtice E. Call, 85, of Forsyth, Mo., and formerly of Mildred died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at his home.He was born July 10, 1925, in Mildred, to Clifford and Emma (Hackett) Call. He graduated from…