Landmark takes reins at CNB locationThere are some major changes happening at Landmark Bank — besides a name change — but its core values are still the main focus.CEO and Chairman of the Board for…

COLONY — When Roger Young woke up to a fire alarm early Wednesday and ran outside to see the Colony Diner ablaze, one thought went through his mind.“This can’t be happening,” he said.The diner — along…

Ella Jo Douglass, 5, Garnett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family and in her mother’s arms releasing her from her battle with Rett Syndrome. Funeral services…

Zetta Anne Johnson, 84, Parker, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at her home. Graveside inurnment will be at 1 p.m., on Friday, at the Fairview Cemetery, Mildred. Memorial contributions may be made to…

Sharon Kay Hansen, 51, Iola, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Iola. Memorials are suggested to the Sharon Kay Hansen Memorial Fund and…

Paul Davis, Democratic candidate for governor, came with a refreshing message here Tuesday.Yes, many are unhappy with the leadership of Gov. Sam Brownback. And no, he is not guaranteed a second term.Davis, in fact, is…

A parents meeting for Iola Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders intending to go out for basketball this season will be at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the Iola Middle School commons area.Boys games begin…

When Iola Middle School’s girls basketball teams take the court Monday, they’ll do so to benefit area families in need.Admission prices for Monday’s games against Royster Middle School of Chanute have been waived in favor…

While most area high schools begin their 2013-14 season tonight or Friday, a full slate of “preseason” tournaments kick off next week. Iola High’s Mustangs and Fillies basketball teams — who open Friday at home…

Allen Community College’s women took out some aggression on the basketball court Wednesday evening.It paid off with a victory.The Red Devils led nearly from start to finish, downing visiting Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s junior varsity, 73-59.The…