NEW YORK (AP) — The final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti. …

The Square B 4-H Club met Monday at the Southwind Extension Office in Iola. Vice President Katelyn Hicks called the meeting to order. Flag salute and 4-H pledge were led by Henry Kramer and Jett…

The regular monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club was Sunday, March 5. President Sophia Heim presided. The Cloverbuds led the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge.  Roll call was “Who is your…

Throngs of Iola Elementary School students and their parents took part Saturday in the Parent-Teacher Organization-sponsored school carnival, featuring an assortment of games, food trucks and other activities.

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — As explosions and gunfire thundered outside, Sudanese in the capital Khartoum and other cities huddled in their homes for a third day Monday, while the army and a powerful rival force…

GARNETT — The Iola High track and field team had various athletes take top spots at the Anderson County Invitational on Thursday.  The Mustangs competed in their third meet of the season and improved in…

As the days get longer and the temperatures get higher, many of us will likely spend more time outside enjoying the sunny spring days.  Although there are many health benefits tied to spending time outdoors,…

Track and field athletes Josie Walter of Crest and Brayden Lawson of Marmaton Valley are the March Athletes of the Month. What stands out about the pair is their youth. Walter is a freshman and…

The popularity of container gardening has dramatically increased in recent years. As we live in a world of limited time and space for gardens, container gardens seem to be a practical fit. Residents of apartments,…

COFFEYVILLE — The Iola High softball team got ahead early and propelled themselves to victory over Coffeyville on the road Friday night.  The Mustangs (3-7) got on the board first by plating two runs in…