Benny Lee Pierson (Ben), former Gas and Iola resident, passed away Sept. 19, 2013, in Chandler, Ariz.Ben was born in Gas City on July 9, 1940, the son of Mark O. and Margaret (Titmus) Pierson.…

Gov. Brownback has an odd view of what success is.Last week’s news of another month of low tax receipts was termed as good news by Brownback, and more evidence that his tax cuts “are working.”He’s…

Gena Clounch and Mary Ann Arnott have committed their time to aiding others in Allen County; and aren’t afraid of taking on more.Both are members of the Healthcare Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Clounch is…

WAMEGO — Yates Center High’s Drake Busteed pulled in a state medal by taking 20th place to lead the Wildcat contingent Saturday at the Class 2A State Cross Country Meet.Busteed, a junior, completed the hilly…

The 2013 soccer seasons for Allen Community College men’s and women’s teams ended over the weekend at the Region VI playoffs.The Red Devil women, amid their most successful season ever, fell Saturday afternoon to the…

Timely shooting, crisp passes and a downright stifling defense made the Allen Community College women a winner in their season debut Saturday.After spotting visiting Hesston an early 2-0 lead, the Red Devils held Hesston without…

It’s obviously way too premature to make any declarations about the upcoming basketball season for Allen Community College.But if Saturday is any indication, prepare for some excitement.The Red Devils dazzled the home-opening crowd with an…

Kassandra Turner, Moran, and Zachary Stinnett, Kincaid, are happy to announce their engagement to be married.The couple will be joined in marriage in July 2014 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Iola.Kassandra is the daughter of…

Gracie Lee Chapman was born on Oct. 23, 2013, at Neosho Regional Memorial Hospital.Gracie is the daughter of Sonny and Amy Chapman, Iola.She weighed 9 pounds and 3 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.Her maternal…

It’s pretty amazing when community members work together. It’s even better when multiple communities join efforts. Neighboring cities Chanute, Humboldt and Iola are doing just that for the second annual Portland Alley Marathon.The marathon “celebrates…