If his railroad job as a telegrapher had been a little more stable, Jay Thyer would have missed out on what he now views as one of the most exciting times of his life. And…

All the permits are in order for the building of the new Allen County Hospital, trustees learned at their meeting Tuesday night. The City of Iola has granted a full building permit, said Corey Schinstock,…

A week ago Farm-City Days was on life support. Tuesday night new life was pumped into the Iola tradition as citizens turned out to show support, share ideas and sign up to volunteer for this…

Evelyn Irene Roskob, 61, Iola, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at Iola Nursing Center. Evelyn was born Dec. 25, 1950, in Wichita, the daughter of James and Clara Belle (McGinnis) Lewis.  Cremation has taken place.…

Claudette Olive Veteto Wright was called home by her Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2012.  A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 9333 W. 159th St., Overland Park, with…

Grace Myers, 100, of Iola died Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was born Oct. 6, 1911, to Joseph Benjamin Fulks and Nora Nolen Fulks in Wetumka, Okla. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1933…

Cathy Nelson Cox, 82, long-time resident of the Walnut area and more recently Moran Manor, died Monday, May 21, 2012. She was born March 27, 1930, in Catawba, Wis., the daughter of John and Christine…

Levi Jordon Morrow III, 55, Liberal, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, of an apparent heart attack while fishing near Mulberry. Levi was born April 8, 1957 at Lamar to the Rev. Levi and Imogene…

Any conversation about Social Security reform must begin with hard facts: On the current track, U.S. federal income will be insufficient in 2025 — a mere 13 years from now — to pay for Medicare,…

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Talking to Iola High’s golfers following Monday’s 2012 Kansas Class 4A State Golf Tournament, each one had a different reason or could pinpoint just where things went awry for them. But…