Month: May 2023

According to a study by Rawhide Youth Services, teens spend 9 hours each day consuming some form of digital content. Furthermore, parents know their children are online, but are unaware of what they have access…

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in…

Allen County Farmers Market sites are set up at several locations once again this week. The Tuesday market runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at Iola’s Cofachique Park, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday on…

Spring is here! The warmer weather and longer days result in more time outdoors for the many activities we like to do. For some, one of those activities involves riding all-terrain vehicles or ATVs. Riding…

James “Jim” Wayne Sowers, 75, of Lenexa, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.  He was born Nov. 15, 1947, in Ottawa, to Clare and Marion (Anderson) Sowers.  He married wife Chari on June 7, 1969.…

Three juveniles are believed responsible for vandalism that occurred in the old Lincoln Elementary School building over the weekend. Iola police officers said the juveniles — ages 16, 14 and 9 — are suspected of…

LA CYGNE — The Iola High golf team took home first place as a team at the Pioneer League Tournament on Thursday afternoon at Prairie View.  Santa Fe Trail came in second place, Anderson County…

In an epic 12-inning showdown at home Friday evening, the Iola High baseball team came up short to Independence in their second loss of the week.  The Mustangs (12-5) jumped out on top in the…

CHANUTE — Iola High track and field athletes measured up at the Thad Clements Invitational in Chanute Friday.  Mustangs earning top placements included Eli Adams winning first place in the boys 800-meter run, Jesse Taylor…

The Iola High tennis team’s season came to a close at the regional tournament in Independence on Friday.  All six of Iola’s tennis players went down in single elimination including senior Luke Wicoff in his…