I took a walk the other day. Usually, when I take a walk, I let my mind relax and just enjoy nature. Instead, I found myself thinking harder than I normally do. When Humanity House…

What and where was the first railroad station in Iola? How much do you know about the community’s rail history? There’s a lot to learn, so call the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce to make…

HONG KONG (AP) — One of the world’s busiest airports canceled all flights after thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters crowded into the main terminal this afternoon. Hong Kong International Airport said in a statement…

Antonio Brown is threatening to never play football again, apparently telling the Raiders Friday he’s done unless the NFL loosens its rule and allows him to wear his old helmet, ESPN reported. Brown spent two…

One of the biggest challenges of being a supervisor is telling employees how much you value them. Supervisors are supposed to be the organizations cheerleaders, boosters, promoters and I will be the first to admit…

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick is so confident in his talent and team he doesn’t get excited when he wins. “It’s more of an expectation,” Harvick said. He raced to the 47th NASCAR Cup…

TORONTO (AP) — Bianca Andreescu became the first Canadian to win the Rogers Cup in 50 years when Serena Williams retired because of an injury Sunday. Andreescu was up 3-1 in the first set when…

Craig Dean Moore, age 52 of Sandy, Utah, passed away Nov. 26, 2018. He was born Nov. 22, 1966, to Judy K. Stroud and Paul Moore at Iola. Craig was preceded in death by his…

V. Ruth Stroud, 72, of Farlington, died at 12:51 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 in the Mercy Hospital in Joplin. She was born Oct. 6, 1946, at Stockton, Mo., a daughter of Jimmie and Mary…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas plans to begin moving inmates to a private prison in Arizona by the end of the summer to help relieve crowding in state prisons. The state Department of Corrections announced…