Mandy Miller and Bill Roe, Topeka, are happy to announce their engagement and pending marriage.  Ms. Miller is the daughter of Joe and Cheryl Miller, Iola. She graduated from Washburn University with degrees in political…

Randall and Ruth Amerine, Lecompton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie, to Zo Jensen. Zo is the son of Lorenzo and Jackie Jensen, Iola.  Jamie is a graduate of Perry Lecompton High School. She…

Gerry Diltz will light the fuse for one last fireworks extravaganza before putting away his punk for good. Diltz, who has capped each Independence Day holiday with a large fireworks show in Gas, said he…

Debbie Bearden told Iola Rotarians Thursday she is looking for help to enhance the Farmers Market experience in downtown Iola on Thursday evenings. She seeks entertainers, as well as people to read to children and…

Chelsea Reno didn’t know what was wrong with her daughter, and it seemed like no one else did, either. For weeks, doctors had prescribed antibiotics and steroids and run test after test, and yet 4-year-old…

Brian Regehr finished combining 80 acres of wheat north of Iola a couple of days ago and noted it made better than 50 bushels an acre. While that isn’t at the top rung of yields…

Chuck Rochefort, 63, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, at his home in Garnett. Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com

Cindy Lynn “C.W.” Wells, 56, Humboldt, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at her home. Cremation has taken place and memorial service information will be announced later. Memorials are suggested to The Cindy “C.W.” Wells Memorial…

Lance Eric Carlson, 63, rural Stark, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, at his home, following several years of battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was born Dec. 7, 1950, in Stark, to Arthur B. and Elsie…

Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments will get a new home soon. DeeDee Martin, administrator, said she was excited about moving to 411 N. Washington Ave., next to the Iola Fire Department.  The new location will…