A big second inning propelled the Mustang offense to a 16-13 win against Independence on Monday night. “We’ll take 16 runs anytime,” coach Mark Percy said. “We made some mistakes that we shouldn’t of made…

Iola softball won a thrilling game 4-3 against Independence on Monday night. Coach Vince Coons said the team stuck to its game plan in pitching Mackenzie Weseloh for four innings and then Hannah Endicott for…

ARKANSAS CITY — Allen Community College’s men completed their running “triple crown” and narrowly missed out on a coveted Region VI championship in the process Friday and Saturday. The Red Devils earned the top score…

Iola letter carriers hope to have their hands full Saturday. So does the Rev. Phil Honeycutt, who looks after food distributions at the Iola Area Ministerial Association’s Community Pantry, corner of Broadway and Washington streets.…

The small video cameras law enforcement officials now wear as part of their headgear are the “best tool in our toolbox,” when it comes to fighting crime, said Wade Bowie, Allen County Attorney.  The video…

Saturday morning’s Stroll & Roll at Riverside Park had the atmosphere of a carnival.  Games and activities. Lots of food. Drawings for prizes. You wouldn’t know the focus was on children born with disabilities. But…

Glenna Dean Gurley Wilson, 73, died Friday, May 2, 2014, in Florida. She was born June 17, 1940, in Tulsa, Okla., to the late Rev. Glenn Albert and Esther M. Sheppard Gurley.  On May 6,…

Fayette L. Walters, 91, Iola, died Friday, May 2, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Fayette was born Feb. 27, 1923, in Allen County, the daughter of Harry and Silva (Morrison) Smoot. She attended Prairie…

Kansas caught up with the rest of the country Friday night when legislators voted to open search and arrest warrant affidavits to the public. Kansas has been the only state in the nation to keep…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt softball stayed undefeated, sweeping Oswego in a doubleheader Friday. “We played well against a good Oswego team,” coach Brad Piley said. “Courtney (Richey) and Kaley (Riebel) both had home runs tonight.” The…