Shirley Ann Evans, 55, Iola, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at the home of her sister in Iola.Shirley was born July 16, 1959, in Iola, the daughter of Floyd Eugene and Marie Anna (Kleinsorge) Ohmie.…

LE ROY — Brenda Valentine has seen a rebirth when it comes to living off the land, particularly among women.“There was a lull when people weren’t connected to the land,” Valentine said Saturday. “Today, I…

OLATHE — Iola community members were given the opportunity to peer into the world of Olathe Northwest High School. Representatives from Hollis and Miller Architects and Universal Construction gave a tour to 30 Iolans Saturday…

LA CYGNE — Humboldt’s varsity volleyball team started the season at a tournament in Prairie View Saturday. The Lady Cubs took third place in its pool after ending up in a three-way tie.In Humboldt’s first…

LA CYGNE — Iola High’s varsity volleyball team started the season with a fourth-place finish in Prairie View’s Invitational tournament Saturday.“There were a lot of good things this weekend, but definitely room for improvement in…

Allen Community College’s soccer teams played conference matches against Barton Community College Saturday.The Lady Red Devils played the first match, winning 2-0. Kristen Tainatongo kicked a through ball to Rachel Nincehelser who scored to take…

June Lee Ohmes, 77, Greeley, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at Golden Heights in Garnett.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Greeley. Burial will…

Robert E. “Bob” Taggart, 82, rural Iola, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Bob was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Iola, the son of Claude D. and Leatha G. (Swinford) Taggart.…

David Lee Hawn, 80, Iola, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at his home.David was born Aug. 3, 1934, in Pittsburg, the son of George and Goldie (Prideaux) Hawn. He grew up in Pittsburg. He served…

It’s a fine line between hubris and stupidity.Excessive pride can make you do stupid things.Such is the case with Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, who were found guilty Thursday of accepting gifts in return…