Kevin Duane Swepston, 55, Iola, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 at his home.Kevin was born Jan. 6, 1960 in Muskogee, Okla., the son of Harold Eugene and Bertie (Vanderpool) Swepston. He grew up in…

Easton Brandt Resco,  was born to parents Rylan and Kristian Resco, Moran, on July 15, 2015, at Allen County Regional Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 18¾  inches long.He is the grandson of…

Emery Kay Sigg was born to John and Kelci Sigg, Iola, on July 21, 2015, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute.She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20½  inches long.Emery is the granddaughter…

Altie and Lula Bell Smith, Iola, were married on Aug. 19, 1943. They celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary Wednesday.

Deon Griffith and Beth Geyer, Topeka, are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching wedding. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mervin and Wilma Geyer, Humboldt, Neb. She graduated from Midland University in Fremont, Neb.…

For even the most seasoned teacher, every school year starts from scratch. With each new batch of students, the challenge begins anew.For Jan Shuck, a new fourth-grade teacher in the Iola school system, that includes…

In Scott Crenshaw’s office is a sign that reads, “Time is passing…. are you?”“I had a science teacher in high school who posted this in his room. He has since passed, but he had a…

Curt Mueller is allergic to exaggeration, but when talk of this year’s corn crop comes up his mild-mannered disposition tends to melt — “It’s nice to have a year when corn matures naturally, and doesn’t…

Dear editor:I decided to write this letter concerning the route of the haul trucks to the Monarch Cement plant.When you’re driving one of these trucks you are sitting high enough you can see over the…

In 1983, the Allen County baseball team made a statement at the Junior College World Series.Well, there were two statements really. One was made on the field. The other was made during the tournament’s formal…