TOPEKA — As a deaf-blind interpreter in Spain, Ton Miras Neira found a need for more health workers focused on empowering and understanding underrepresented communities. So when Neira came to the United States in 2012,…

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he will decide by the end of the week whether he would support a federal gasoline tax holiday, possibly saving U.S. consumers as much…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks laid down a curtain of fire Tuesday across areas of eastern Ukraine where pockets of resistance are denying Moscow full military control of the region, almost four months after…

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was set Tuesday to outline aggressive efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to pressure state officials to help overturn…

Arrest reported Iola police officers arrested Johnny Brown Thursday morning for suspicion of Illegal registration, no driver’s license, no proof of liability insurance and interference with law enforcement in the 600 block of Eisenhower Drive.…

Joe Evans, age 70, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home in Humboldt.  Joe was born March 3, 1952, in Sacramento,Calif., to Willard and Novella Ruth (Miller) Evans. He graduated from Pittsburg High…

Junior Bitty Ball League Iola Insurance Associates 11, A&W Restaurant 8. Hits for Iola Insurance: Jentry Mueller, 2 s, d; Brighton Hacker, s, t; Ryker Hill, 3 s; Easton Rutherford, 2 s, d; Jaxon Berry,…

Latvian racer Arvis Sprude, 35, gives a friendly wave as he passes Piqua Tuesday morning while en route to Anapolis, Md., as part of the Race Across America. The ultra-distance road cycling race is one…

Rose Marie Fry, 84, of Westphalia, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Ottawa, the daughter of Emil Ludolph and Gertrude Bouse. Rose married William Edgar Fry on…

Iola’s 13U Mustangs baseball team brought home another championship from the Stars & Strikes Tournament in Lenexa Sunday. The Mustangs went undefeated in the process. Team members are, front row from left, Ty Shaughnessy, Reed…