Renowned opera singer and Gas native David Holloway offered a loving tribute to his mother, Elta May, and the value of a college education as he delivered the keynote address at the Allen Community College…

Less than 12 hours after the race was called Aug. 2 in favor of freedom, I was on a media call with my colleague Rachel Sweet and roughly 50 local, state and national reporters to…

Success breeds success.  That’s what the Iola High baseball team is hoping they can do in their first year under new head coach Levi Ashmore. The Mustangs return a strong nucleus of players which led…

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin on Monday, sending a powerful message to Western leaders that their efforts to isolate Moscow over the fighting in…

The Iola High baseball team is getting set to begin their season at home against Independence on Tuesday afternoon.  This is what some of the veteran Mustangs are thinking heading into this season. — Jarrett…

Iola Cub Scout Troop 55 held its annual Pinewood Derby Sunday at Calvary Life Center. Those who attended were Daren Keath, who took first place, Josh Gregor, who took second, third-place finisher Jackson Bowen, Xavier…

One thing we can count on in life is change. I was recently asked to present on advance directives and was reminded what an important topic it is.  Though not always easy, providing some clarity…

A burst of interest in a concert featuring innovative guitarist Luca Stricagnoli means the show is being moved to the main stage at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Stricagnoli will perform at 7 p.m. Friday.…

Allen Community College baseball secured a 6-0 victory over Neosho County on Friday afternoon to mark the Red Devils’ 11th straight win.  Unfortunately the winning streak didn’t extend any further for Allen (13-10; 5-3) who…

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell never lost faith, not when Kansas State had hardly anyone left on the roster for a new coach nor when the Wildcats were picked last in the Big 12.…