MORAN — Kayla Beth’s efforts to help area residents lose weight turned her into a big winner in the eyes of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Beth, entering her senior year at…

As people get older they must look out for others trying to make a quick buck.  Iola Community Resource Officer Mike Ford held a seminar Thursday at the Iola Public Library to teach seniors how…

For Judy McGraw, hand quilting isn’t just a hobby but something that runs in the family.  McGraw recently returned from placing a quilt in the Anderson County Fair where she won grand champion.  The quilt…

Busy schedules tend to push people toward an unhealthy lifestyle. Thrive Allen County is trying to help turn that around.  Sept. 15 will kick off the fourth annual Allen County Meltdown.  The meltdown is an…

An agreement will permit operators of Cedarbrook Golf Course to draw water from a pond on city property for the golf course. Iola City Council members gathered in a special meeting with Cedarbrook owners Bob…

Each day brings classes closer to starting at Allen Community College. That event was a consistent thread in conversations at Thursday’s ACC Board of Trustees meeting as last minute plans and adjustments are made for…

LE ROY — On a treeless eight acres north of here, April Sanders spends several hours a day during summer months taking the wild out of mustang fillies. She is among horse fanciers who volunteer…

Darrell Howerton was born on March 6, 1934, to Olaf (Bill) and Lillian Howerton in Kansas. He passed away peacefully Aug. 1, 2012, at home in El Cajon, Calif., with his loving wife, Melba, by…

To the editor: (Tuesday) I voted, as I have voted at every opportunity since I was 18 years old, and I am no kid. That’s a lot of votes. But (Tuesday) was the first time…

Carole Roberts of rural Yates Center passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in her home.  She was born Dec. 27, 1953, to Ruddy and Jerri Roberts, Belton Mo. She is survived by her companion of…