Don Nichols credits everything that he has done and achieved to his upbringing in Iola. And he’s achieved a lot. “I’ve been blessed, and the blessing was being raised in Iola,” he said. Nichols has…

When the time came for Mike Geffert to pick his future career path, he hesitated for only a moment. Did he want to continue a farming tradition that began when his grandparents settled in Allen…

“Through the devastation, it was really inspiring to see how many people came together to give donations and help,” said Maggie Barnett of LaHarpe.  Barnett was one of a group of seven who recently returned…

Dear editor, I’m writing this as a concerned Republican of 40-plus years. I’ve never voted for a Democrat for president in life, but this year is different. When the “best” person we could find to…

If Tuesday is any indication, Iola High volleyball fans are in for a wild ride when the postseason commences. The Mustangs showed their potential in droves to wrap up the regular season with a straight-set…

CHERRYVALE — Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs ended the regular season Tuesday with a pair of dominating victories. The Lady Cubs rolled past Eureka, 25-11 and 25-8 before thumping host Cherryvale, 25-8 and 25-20. Shelby Shaughnessy…

Crest High’s Lady Lancers sent their seniors off in style Tuesday, defeating Three Rivers League rivals Pleasanton and Marmaton Valley in straight sets on their final matches on the Crest High School home court for…

TOPEKA — A new survey shows most Kansans believe former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody should be prosecuted for raiding a newspaper office, editor’s home and a city councilwoman’s home last year. When asked to…

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge sent the ball soaring toward Monument Park and Gleyber Torres tagged up at first base. “That was disrespect out of Gleyber, man,” Judge said with a smile. “He’s seen…

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas man arrested Saturday after authorities said he was found with loaded guns outside a California rally for former President Donald Trump filed a federal lawsuit against the Riverside County…