Iola City Council members anticipated having to resolve concerns about the city’s 2016 budget at a special meeting Monday.They still had to, but not for the reasons they originally thought.That’s because they approved the 2016…

Andy Gottlob saw a great opportunity for a fresh start when he signed on to become the new Lincoln Elementary School principal for USD 257.“New attendance centers is like starting a whole new building, a…

In years past, a joint meeting between the Iola City Council and Allen County Commission might have required referees, Iola Councilman Jon Wells joked Monday.“Today, we’re literally having a pizza party,” he added.The two governing…

Russell R. Zornes, 88, Iola, passed away Monday, Aug.17, 2015, at Windsor Place in Iola, surrounded by his family.Russell Roy Zornes was born on Oct. 20, 1926 to William and Emma (Hess) Zornes on the…

LAHARPE — A citywide boil order, in effect since Aug. 3, will continue at least until the latter portion of this week.LaHarpe City Clerk Michelle Altis said the city received word from the Kansas Department…

NEOSHO FALLS — After a period of fallow months, the tavern in Neosho Falls is open again.New owners Gary and Tracy Schainost cut the ribbon on the Main Street bar last week in the company…

When Autumn Peeper decided to get back into teaching she didn’t want to take the comfortable route. She decided to go full force.Peeper will have a full plate this school year teaching high school English,…

The story of two Mississippi college students being ensnared by ISIS, the Mideast terrorist group, is as frightening as it is perplexing.Both were standout students, popular, and socially conscious. She was pre-med. He was headed…

Sophia Joy Runyan, the daughter of Rob and Ruth, Runyan, Stilwell, was born on July 17, 2015, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park.Sophia weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces and was 19 inches…

It’s not so much school that area students are eager for, but the activities that come with it.Like band, sports and especially seeing friends after the three-month hiatus.The drag? Getting up early on school mornings.“Oh…