An Iola legend is turning 44 on Friday as Steve Uitts celebrates his birthday.Anyone that has ever attended an Iola High School or Allen Community College sporting event knows Steve and his boisterous support of…

Hospital trustees are slowly working up the nerve to pop the sales tax revenue question to members of the Iola council and Allen County Commission. Jim Gilpin, a member of the Allen County Regional hospital…

STARK — It’s an understatement to call Colborn’s Kitchen a family restaurant.Jeremy Colborn, wife Kerri and sons Matthew and Trey work in league six days a week to bring some of the area’s tastiest fare…

“It’s awfully hard to stay in business if you don’t get paid,” said Linda Milholland, director of Windsor Place, Iola’s only nursing home.In the world of healthcare, what may seem self-evident often has some leeway.But…

Kim Alan Laymon, 55, Iola, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at his home following a two and a half month battle with brain cancer.He was born April 16, 1962, in Pryor, Okla., to…

Ethel Pearl (Reiter) Beckmon, 93, Iola, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Allen County Regional Hospital.Ethel was the last surviving of nine children born to Winfield Scott Reiter and Lola Pearl (Crocker) Reiter. She…

Troy “Bud” Dean McDaniel, 50, Welda, died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Garnett Church of the Nazarene, Garnett, with burial following…

GAS — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the 31st Judicial District held its 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 17, to celebrate Father’s Day and the important role that fathers play in raising…

CHANUTE — Post 15 Single-A Indians coach Brian Dillow has been very consistent with his message throughout the season and recently he has seen the wins to back up his goal of consistent improvement and…

Iola High School graduate Emerald Catron is bringing her on-stage experiences home to Iola.Catron will be returning to the area long enough to offer a series of long-form improvisational theater workshops. The classes will run…