The land in Piatt County in central Illinois is flat, and it’s easy to see for miles around Jerry Edwards’ house in a rural area north of Mansfield. In a few months, his view will…

Pastor Bary Murphey filled in for Pastor Steve Traw Sunday. Scripture was from the Book of John, reminding us that God created everything and we are created in God’s image. We need to do the…

A graveside memorial service for Margie Barnes, age 97, of Iola, is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Highland Cemetery, 1800 N. Cottonwood St. She died Jan. 25, 2024.

Debra Ann Johnston, age 58, of Iola, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at her home. She was born June 16, 1965, in Wichita, to William Barnes and Kathryn (Peterson) Barnes. Survivors include partner Scott Pollock;…

Hershey is cautioning on its 2024 profit growth as the company contends with rising cocoa costs that are leading to higher prices for chocolate. Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit…

Marmaton Valley’s junior high and elementary school students have earned bids for the upcoming Allen County Spelling Bee. Junior high students taking the top three spots in the school spelling bee are Harlie Cook, first…

Iola High did just enough to pick up its third win of the season against Pioneer League rival Anderson County Friday. The Mustangs responded after Anderson County whittled an 11-point deficit down to two with…

A tough start put Iola High’s girls behind the 8-ball Friday. The Mustangs had to contend with Anderson County’s pressure defense early on, the Bulldogs were able to seize control with an early 20-7 run.…

The lazy days of summer can seem unfathomably long on an empty belly.  For health officials, the three-month break from school is a special concern for families that rely on the schools to provide their…

A quick walk around Iola’s square found Chiefs fans in almost every business, making for a ruby Red Friday before Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.