Month: November 2019
John F. Trembly, 68, of Iola, passed peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, while comforted by family, to be with his Lord and Savior after a yearlong illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1951,…
WASHINGTON (AP) A solemn day or a show trial? Americans and the world can decide for themselves as House Democrats let the public in to the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. With the…
Gary Wayne Kelley, age 69, of Iola, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. He was born March 16, 1950, to Norman and Margie (Jones) Kelley in Iola. Survivors include a daughter, Katie Frye of Iola; three…
COLONY Darren McGhee gave the Communion meditation Sunday at Colony Christian Church. He compared Jesuss life and death to that of farming. Jesus knew the scriptures (preparing the soil); He prepared His disciples (planting…
The Iola United Methodist Churches are sponsoring a community Thanksgiving dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the John Silas Bass Community Building, 505 N. Buckeye. The meal is free. All are…
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) Lenexa police are investigating the theft of thousands of meals intended for homeless veterans. KMBC reports a trailer containing meals packed by bank employees last week was stolen last week. The…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A cold front that froze much of Kansas set at least six records for low temperatures. The National Weather Service reports Wichita, Salina, Russell, Dodge City, Garden City and Medicine Lodge…
A nine-member commission that nominates candidates for the Kansas Supreme Court followed the letter of the law, a Sedgwick County district judge ruled last week. Thats disappointing news for Susan Wagle, president of the Kansas…
Just over a week ago, Caterpillar laid off 120 workers at its plant in Victoria, Texas. That concerned us, not just because those are 120 Texans suddenly unemployed, but also because Caterpillar is one of…
In June of 2018, 57% of Oklahoma voters cast a vote in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. A few months later in Missouri, 66% of voters showed their support. As our neighboring states offer residents…
