Gary, Tyler and Cosmo spent more than a year at the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) before they were adopted.  They’re all good dogs, shelter director Brittni Dilley said. They’re also big dogs, which…

Cunningham’s students, Maddie McDermeit and Piper Weilert each earned a I rating for their violin solos. Weilert also earned a I rating for her cello solo. McCollam’s students Lully Tran, Wren Clift, Parker Weilert, Piper…

The monthly meeting of the Seekers-Not-Slackers 4-H Club was  called to order Monday, April 18, at the Lone Elm Community Room.  Roll call was “Name a food you dislike,” which was answered by 22 members…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Brett Genoble, Iola, failure to comply, $175 Cassidy L. Lowell, Iola, possession of drug paraphernalia, domestic battery, $55, probation Brandi M. Reed, Chanute,…

Arrest reported Iola police officers arrested Melissa Spease April 22 for a warrant out of Coffey County. Anthony Cooper, 45, was arrested April 23 in the 3000 block of North Kentucky Street for suspicion of…

In February, United WE released a report highlighting the growing gender inequalities in our state, particularly in healthcare. Last week, state lawmakers made a small step towards progress on this issue. The newest budget funds…

It seems like just yesterday we were arguing over who’s fault it is that we’re paying a dollar more for gas; whether we should be allowed to bet on sports; whether teachers should have to…

BURLINGTON — Noah Schowengerdt etched his name in Iola Middle School lore Thursday. Despite having never competed previously in the 1600-meter run, the eighth-grader reset the school record at the Burlington Invitational. A couple of…

NEODESHA — Iola High got an early taste of what postseason softball will be like Friday, head coach Chris Weide said. The Mustangs ventured to Neodesha for a pair of hard-fought, well-pitched games. Aysha Houk’s…

NEODESHA — Ryan Latta felt more chagrined than anything in the aftermath of a pair of blowout victories Friday. Iola’s High’s Mustangs were in control from the outset, breaking open a tight game with a…