Josh Honeycutt, former Iola standout in track and field, will compete at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in the triple jump preliminary round in the Olympic Trials. The event will be televised on NBC Sports Network, channel…

A forum hosting candidates in local races will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the basement of Community National Bank, 120 E. Madison. Allen County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the event, which will give candidates…

Jim Talkington has worn many hats in the Iola community through the years, from his duties as a Shelter Insurance agent, county commissioner, college trustee and high school football and basketball broadcaster. Talkington will get…

The Fourth of July means fireworks, that’s what Humboldt Speedway provided Friday night, as well as, $2,000 to the winner of the McCarthy Auto Group/USRA Modified. The 30-lap A feature saw Mayetta driver Darron Fuqua…

A sobering phenomenon about the recent referendum in Great Britain was the low turnout by those who will be most affected by the break-up — the young. While voter turnout was high, at least by…

Dora Beachy, 90, died Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Windsor Place in Iola. She was born Aug. 24, 1925, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Levi E. and Anna (Keim) Helmuth. She attended the Elmhirst School.…

Gwen Tefft figured operating a concession stand this summer would be a fun and productive way for Kappa Alpha sorority to serve the community. And it has. “But I think it’s been just as rewarding…

LAHARPE — It’s not the most fun to drive. With a touchy throttle, extended nose and limited visibility, most would hesitate to try the custom-made “rocket car.” But for Suzanne and Ray Vader, driving the…

The Post 15 Indians had a chance to show off their skills on the diamond in front of a former Major League Baseball Gold Glover and Silver Slugger on Thursday against Fort Scott at Riverside…

Aubrey Danielle Creitz and Tyler James Westhoff, Erie, announce their engagement and pending marriage. The pair will be married Aug. 6, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons. The bride-elect is the daughter of…