Month: January 2024

It took a while for Iola High to slow down Cherryvale’s offense Friday afternoon. The Chargers broke out of the gates with 18 first-quarter points to take a lead they’d never relinquish. The Mustangs found…

Anderson County High’s firepower was too much for Humboldt High’s girls. The Bulldogs’ senior standouts Kylie Disbrow and Caitlyn Foltz scored in double figures, and Anderson County’s defense was stifling in the first half of…

Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign on Sunday, and the brutal post-mortems are already flying. His exit lets him avoid what was looking to be a distant third place finish in New Hampshire on Tuesday…

With the turning of the calendar from 2023 to 2024, many Americans have likely set their New Year’s resolution to stick to “healthier” habits or routines. According to a research study conducted by the Fisher…

Humboldt High’s boys cooked up another lopsided win Friday. With junior Colden Cook’s monster performance, the Cubs took control early and never looked back in a 53-26 win over St. Paul. The victory in the…

Becky Carlson has never been much on style points. The Marmaton Valley High girls head basketball coach noted Friday’s 27-14 defensive battle came down to the Wildcats’ ability to remain patient with the ball. “It…

Do you know how the playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? How about initial money for a festival? In any community,…

Suzanne Stanley, age 73, died on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at her home in Humboldt. She was born on June 22, 1950, in Iola, to Gerald and Marjorie McCall. She married Dan Stanley on June…

Improve your health and independence through strength-building exercises at Southwind Extension District, 1006 N State St., Iola. Beginning Feb. 6, the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9…

Allen Community College’s women gave the top-ranked and undefeated Johnson County Cavaliers everything they wanted Saturday afternoon. But offensive struggles in the second half doomed any hopes of a Red Devil upset.  The Cavaliers took…