Lois Jane Brigham Littrell, 93, Waco, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. Funeral services were Sept. 12, at Waco Memorial Park.Jane was born to Arthur Perry and Kathryn Hentz Brigham in the front bedroom…

Dear editor,While speaking at See, Hear Iola, businessman Mark Burris commented, “If we as a company sit and do nothing, the world will pass us by.  The school is in the same situation.”  Our school…

Same-sex may ride into Kansas as the marital flood gates open Monday.No confetti or rice, no stately Pachelbel melodies or cute ring-bearers.Instead, it will (eventually) become the law in Kansas by default.On Monday, Supreme Court…

Bernadine E. Weber, 75, Fort Scott, formerly of rural LaHarpe and Bronson, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Moran…

David Lee Collins, 84, Yates Center, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at the local Deseret Health and Rehabilitation Center.David was born Oct. 6, 1929, in El Dorado, the son of John Michael and Lucy…

Richard J. Tidd, 83, Neosho Falls, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at his home.He was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Neosho Falls, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Diebolt) Tidd. On June 12, 1951, he…

Ruth Hoggatt, 95, Iola, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Windsor Place in Iola.Ruth was born April 19, 1919, in Blue Mound, the daughter of Hugh White and Jessie Mabel (Burnett) Murrow. She grew…

James Leon “Bunny” Folk, 79, Iola, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital.James was born Jan. 21, 1935, at home, the son of John L. “Bunch” and Stella (Leake) Folk. He grew…

DALLAS — Allen Community College’s women were victorious this weekend in Dallas while the men’s team lost both games. The women beat Hill College Saturday night, 1-0. Hailey Melin scored the game-winning goal on an…

Dear editor, The proposed bond issue before voters Nov. 4 regarding a new school campus is of historic importance. We are at a critical crossroads where an opportunity may be lost for generations to come. I’ve…