Farm-City Days will have a new look this year.Iolan Emily Sigg was named the winner Thursday of the Farm-City Days logo contest.Her design was chosen from among seven as the celebration’s official logo, and will…

The Allen County drug court program continues to affirm its positive effect in the community. On Thursday afternoon, in front of a crowded courtroom, the program recognized four new graduates.Drug court was introduced to the…

His eyes still bloodshot and bearing the shadow of a three-day stubble, Rep. Kent Thompson on Sunday afternoon was still numb from what he terms a debacle of a legislative session that wrapped up Friday…

Donald M. “Don” Stegman, 82, Iola, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.

Charles M. Shetlar, 88, Iola, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Windsor Place in Iola.Charles was born April 29, 1927, in Iola, the son of John and Lola (Shoemaker) Shetlar. He grew up on…

To their credit, U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran are at the forefront of reestablishing U.S. relations with Cuba.The two Kansas senators see a direct benefit for their home state if relations, especially in…

Lloyd Wayne and Neva Shanlene (Batemon) Turner are celebrating 60 years of marriage today.They were married on June 13, 1955, in Carlyle, by Judge Upshaw. Lloyd and Nadine Turner and Harold R. Bateman and Sharlene…

Elvis and Geri (Wolford) Reeder, Bronson, will celebrate 65 years of marriage in July.The Reeders were married on July 16, 1950, in Bronson by the Rev. H.E. Millikan. Elvis retired from the grain elevator in…

Steve and Betty (Vanatta) Reeder, Carl Junction, Mo., will celebrate 40 years of marriage in August.The couple was married on Aug. 2, 1975, at Bronson United Methodist Church.Steve is self-employed and Betty is currently employed…

Dean Day, 90, Odell, Neb., passed away at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Nelson and husband Marvin, and Deena Powelson, all of Odell. Funeral…