Alene May Gardner, 91, Iola, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Iola Nursing Center. Her husband, Robert L. Gardner, and nephews Richard M. Eldridge Sr. and Richard M. Eldridge Jr.,…

Casey and Skyler Tennis are the proud parents of a daughter, Kalli Renae.  Kalli was born 12:20 a.m., Aug. 7, in Rogers, Ark. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and was 18½ inches long. …

Crystal McMurray and Shane Sicka will be married Sept. 15, 2012, at his parents’ home. The reception will be at the North Community Building.  Crystal is the daughter of Tonnie Bryan and Jim and Shelly…

Amy Coultas from Iola, and Kevin Ray from Colony will be getting married Oct. 20, 2012 at the Colony Community Church.  Amy is the daughter of Richard and Sue Coultas  who live in Iola.  Kevin…

Merrill and Mae Truster celebrated their 75th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 11 at Townhouse West in Iola.  They wish to thank everyone for their good wishes, gifts and cards.  Roughly 90 family and friends from six…

Stanley and Maxine Dreher Jr. celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at the home of Paul and Teresa Hays, Labor Day weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks. They were united in…

Bill Clinton wound up his eight years in the White House with the national budget in balance and the national debt declining.  “When I am asked how I did that, I have a one-word answer:…

Allen County Youth Tackle Football started its 11th season today with its annual jamboree at Mound City. All teams in the two age groups — 3rd-4th grade and 5th-6th grade — took part in the…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s girls swept their home volleyball matches Thursday. The Wildcats beat Pleasanton 25-8, 25-16 in A-team play. Magie Stevenson served for 15 points and Trinitee Gutierrez had nine points served…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School’s A and B team volleyball squads ran their records to 4-0 for the season Thursday. The Lady Cub A-team defeated Cherryvale 25-10, 25-8 and 25-11 25-16. Annalise Whitcomb served 12…