WASHINGTON — A Republican group plans to run ads in the home states of nearly two dozen GOP senators during next week’s impeachment trial, pressuring them to vote to convict former President Donald Trump and…

The start of 2021 has brought changes for the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce including the transition of leadership on the board of directors.  As the new interim director, I’m excited for the opportunity to…

TOPEKA — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said Kansas’ status as breadbasket to the nation cannot spare it from food deserts jeopardizing well-being of families without access to affordable, healthy and convenient grocery options. Moran, a…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out Friday at “morons” in both parties who voted to kick her off her committees, a day after the House meted out the unprecedented punishment that Democrats…

A new exhibit at the Allen County Historical Museum celebrates the storied Iola Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Though the plant operated just north of the Iola square for decades, in the beginning it was anything but…

McKinley Elementary School students and staff showed their support for the Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs Friday by wearing red and Chiefs gear. Students celebrated the Chiefs all week long, including dressing up as their…

Bob and Linda Watson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13. Notes of congratulations can be mailed to 427 Kennedy Dr., Iola, KS 66749.

Vera Lorraine Stewart was born Jan. 13 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita to Brady and Glenna Yokum Stewart of Wichita.  She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18¾ inches long. She joins siblings…

Lindsay Myers had worked at the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce for only a few months before she was thrown into the job of interim director. Myers joined the Chamber in late August as an…

Zareona Pulley has signed a letter of intent to cheer for Neosho County Community College after graduating from Iola High School. Pictured, from left, are Shan Williams, LaPrincia Pulley, Lauren Decker, Zareona Pulley and Patricia…