It’s tough to make a difference in this world, and it’s impossible to do so and remain comfortable. As American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall is fond of repeating the advice his father…

“NOAH! NOAH! NOAH!,” The Iola homecoming crowd chanted on Friday as the Mustangs’ No. 2 prepared to check in for the first time all season.  For senior Noah Ashmore, it was an emotional moment to…

The Marmaton Valley High School Scholars’ Bowl team won the 1A Regional Scholars’ Bowl meet held at Moran on Thursday, Feb. 6, by placing first out of the 13 teams competing.  They will travel to…

Allen Community College basketball teams were back at it Monday night after Saturday’s games.  The Red Devils were in Coffeyville to face the Red Ravens.  Neither the men or women were able to secure a…

The Prairie Dell 4-H Club met Sunday at Heartland Meadows. Prior to the meeting, members handed out Valentines to the residents. Luke Wicoff was recognized for receiving a purple ribbon on his reading at 4-H…

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has removed a major obstacle to T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeover of Sprint, as he rejected claims by a group of states that the deal would mean less competition…

LeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics. James — a two-time gold medalist and three-time Olympian — was among 44 players announced by USA Basketball on Monday as finalists for the team that…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas farmer was sentenced Monday to 2.5 years in prison for federal crop insurance fraud and bankruptcy fraud. Kevin Struss, 63, of Wakeeney, was also ordered to pay $604,303 in…

USD 257 Superintendent of Schools Stacey Fager led an informative program on the new Iola Elementary school plans for the February meeting of the Allen County Area Retired School Personnel. Fager showed a video and…

The death of a young Chinese doctor who was silenced by authorities when he tried to warn about the outbreak of the coronavirus has lit up the country’s social media with outrage. By Friday, references…