Many Kansas legislators take exception to what’s sent the state’s way by the federal government.They turned back federal compensation for expanded Medicaid coverage over the next three years, with the provision that the state would…

Two Iola seniors-to-be learned more about Rotary International’s encouragement of adult members to put service above self in a leadership experience.Arion Kunkler and Scout Henry attended RYLA Camp — Rotary Youth Leadership Awards — at…

Southwind rail trail nears finish For three serious-minded men, Don Burns, David Toland, and Pat Haire were positively giddy as they stood on the Southwind Trail south of town.In only a year after they began…

Allen County Hospital, which will have Regional added to its name July 1, does more than just provide health care for Iola area residents. Ron Baker, its administrator, pointed out the hospital also brings revenue…

Munger an expert in foreign policy It’s one thing to spout off. It’s another to know what you’re talking about. So when Dee Munger says he thinks U.S. foreign policy is “adrift,” it helps to…

Hanging from a mantle in the Neil and Joy Westervelt home is a sign, a school calligraphy project of one of their sons. Simple and to the point, it says: “Life is too short to…

Iola teachers and administrators began a three-day training session Wednesday to learn how to encourage better behavior in students. The training enhances the district’s current module geared to promote a culture of positive reinforcement to…

“Most people thought we were crazy,” Angela Henry said with a look that expressed sincerity. “The other people we were talking to said they were going to use the grant for computers.”Henry, the SAFE BASE…

Not to sound suspicious, but the governor’s tax plan seems a tad self-serving — as in the 2016 election.Gov. Brownback maintains a reduction in income tax rates will benefit the state by freeing up money…

Ivor “Dave” N. Davis, Jr., Humboldt, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013, after a battle with ALS. He was 81.Dave was born April 25, 1932 in Canton, Miss., to I.N. Davis Sr. and Tennie Harvey.He…