Maybe the most amazing part of Iola’s 78-41 loss to Burlington was how quickly it seemed to slip away.  The Mustangs (2-2) were playing great in the first half, matching Burlington (3-1) score for score…

Kansas started the season No. 1, dropped to No. 2 despite not losing and moved back to the top spot after playing its worst game of the season. Now, the Jayhawks get a massive test.…

Neither Marmaton Valley team emerged from Tuesday night’s action with a win, but you’d be hard-pressed to find two teams in southeast Kansas that performed with more heart.    ON THE BOYS’ SIDE, it looked…

In the afterglow of the locker room following the Chiefs’ 27-24 overtime win over Baltimore on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, Patrick Mahomes couldn’t resist razzing Tyreek Hill about, uh, failing to score on their mere…

Happy Hearts FCE members agreed to provide a food basket for a family in need and participate in the Adopt-A-Child program for Christmas when they met recently at Iola’s Riverside Park. Hostess Terri Kretzmeier discussed…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas newspaper asked a federal judge Tuesday to strike down a state law that requires government contractors to pledge to not boycott Israel or reduce their fees by 20…

Calendar Saturday-Lions Club members dinner at Dudley’s, Iola; Monday-Seekers Not Slackers 4-H Club, Lone Elm Community Building, 7 p.m.; Jolly Dozen Club, 7 p.m.;  Tuesday-Library Board meeting, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 19-Lions Club, United…

Alan Weber, who has held his position as Allen County Counselor for 25 years, intends to retire at the end of this month. He assured he won’t fall into idleness. He will continue to work…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for a sweeping agriculture bill that will fund key farm safety net programs for the next five years without making significant changes to the food stamp program.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Time magazine on Tuesday recognized journalists, including the slain Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi, as its 2018 Person of the Year in what it said was an effort to emphasize the importance…