When Cari Bockover enrolled her daughter, Camri, to attend kindergarten in USD 257 two years ago, she was asked if she would mind seeing her daughter shuttled to a school outside her neighborhood.No problem, Bockover…

FORT SCOTT — Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins and her challenger, Margie Wakefield, sounded off on a number of topics Monday, from illegal immigration to the perceived dysfunction of Congress, at a local candidates’ forum.The candidates spoke…

It’s a rare occurrence when several generations enjoy the same musical performer. The Beatles took America by storm 50 years ago and continue to wow fans today. Since there is such a huge following, there…

BURLINGTON — A lack of personnel in the backfield hurt Iola High’s junior varsity football team’s chances against Burlington before the game even started. The Mustangs lost 46-14 to the Wildcats Monday afternoon.“The effort was…

Taking home hardware has been consistent for Allen Community College’s men’s cross country team, which took first overall Saturday at the Fort Hays State Tiger Open.The win gives the Red Devils momentum going into the…

Dear editor,I intend to vote YES on the school bond issue and the sales tax. We need new buildings for the sake of the children today and tomorrow. We need new buildings for the sake…

Sunsets are always pretty, but the sunset Thursday evening could be spectacular. The setting sun could be red, as usual, but we could also see a chunk of it missing. There is going to be…

Back by popular demand, the RiverTree Christian Church had its fall festival on Sunday. Pastor Matt Bycroft said it is the third year for the church to put on the festival.“The first year was when…

Kieth Duane Luedke, 89 reached his journey’s end Oct. 3, 2014. He was born Sept. 6, 1925, near Selkirk to Charles and Estella Niswonger Luedke.He was a World War II veteran, drafted Dec. 26, 1943,…

Tena Calahan, 84, Iola, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital.Tena was born March 8, 1930, in Neosho Falls, the daughter of Leo and Ola (Garner) Runnells. On June 9, 1946, she…