Kathy Thompson, 57, Iola, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at her home. She was born Jan. 13, 1957, in Wichita, the daughter of Frank J. and Etta Mae (Lauer) Florio.Kathy grew up in Haysville and…

Iola council members have put themselves at a crossroads — unnecessarily.At Monday night’s special meeting they hedged on whether to put before Iola voters a sales tax initiative that includes support for two new schools…

Dear editor,As a former Allen County commissioner, Kent Thompson knows the challenges local governments face when trying to fund county services. Kent has been a friend to the law enforcement community and is always mindful…

As of late June, after one month or so of being Iola’s interim director of the recreation department, Jason Bauer has dropped “interim” off his title. Bauer, 34, was officially promoted to the position at…

Faced with a shortfall of $377,000 in the countywide ambulance service fund, Iola officials targeted a series of potential transfers Monday night.Council members gathered for a special budget meeting Monday but did not vote on…

H. Kenneth “Kenny” Miller, 92, rural Welda, died Friday, July 18, 2014, at Sunset Manor in Waverly.Kenny was born July 11, 1922, on a farm in Garfield County, Okla., the son of August Herman and…

Bill Dible, 72, Gas, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014. Bill was born Aug. 20, 1941, in Iola to Wayne and Wilma Dible. He grew up in Neosho Falls and graduated from Neosho Falls High…

Evonne “Lucille” Dieker, 85, Ulysses, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Morton County Care Center, Elkhart. She was born April 8, 1929 in Lakin, the daughter of Alva and Yvonne (Florentine) Ferrell.Vigil service will be…

Garland Edward “Gary” Manbeck, 71, Chanute, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at his home.  Gary was born on Dec. 8, 1942 in Moran to Edward and Lorraine (Canfield) Manbeck. He graduated from Moran Rural…

Mary Ellen Potter, 100, Iola, formerly of Chanute, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Windsor Place in Iola.Mary Ellen was born March 11, 1914, in Redfield, the daughter of Clyde and Mabel (Gunsaullus) Comstock.…