What is U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson waiting for? Months ago, the Louisiana Republican was handed broadly popular legislation to protect children from the harms of social media. But he vowed this week not to…

Iola Middle and High school band students achieved regional honors.  High school students were selected for the Southeast Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Band Clinic and performance Nov. 20 at Pittsburg State University. Students were…

Iola Community Threatre Improv Troupe members took part in skits Sunday during a rehearsal prior to the upcoming Improv Show set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the ICT Warehouse Theatre at 203 S. Jefferson Ave.…

Work is right on schedule for PrairieLand Partners’ estimated $14 million John Deere farm implement dealership. The facility is set to be fully constructed by the end of the month and sits at the northwest…

Humanity House is bringing back a Christmas tradition, with a little extra dose of homemade holiday cheer. A Humanity House Christmas will offer a festive night of celebration and giving, from 4 to 8 p.m.…

A rise in food prices makes for a less than merry holiday season. Grocery prices rose 0.4% in November, according to the Consumer Price Index, released this week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…

With Christmas Eve rapidly approaching, Santa Claus squeezed in another opportunity Saturday in LaHarpe to visit with youngsters to get their wish lists prior to D (as in Delivery) Day. 

Landmark Bank hosted a customer appreciation lunch Friday at its Kincaid location. Landmark, which has operated in Kincaid since 2013, will close the branch at the end of the year. Bank employees had no information…

GARNETT — Kale Pratt was well aware of his opponent’s strategy Saturday as he wrestled for the 157-pound division championship at the Anderson County Invitational. Scott Sloan of Frontenac, unable to get control of the…

RICHMOND — Iola High’s girls knew they were in for a tussle Friday against Olathe’s Heritage Christian Academy. The Chargers are at their best when they are ultra-aggressive in order to pressure their opponents into…