Joan Carolyn Downey was born Sept. 6, 1935, in Guthrie, Okla., to John A. Flasch and Marguerite (Reim) Flasch. She lived in Guthrie until the age of 5 when her parents moved to Independence. At…

It looks as if the hope that bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities would be a one-and-done affair was wishful thinking. On Monday evening, Iran fired missiles at our military base in Qatar where about 10,000 U.S.…

Since 1979, Harvesters — The Community Food Network and our partner agencies have served our region providing consistent access to nutritious food for those experiencing food insecurity.  We now serve 27 counties and provide more…

Multiple games came down to the final at-bat as local baseball and softball teams went head-to-head during Friday’s Iola Recreation Department League action. Jr. Pixie Sigg Motors 9, Sonic Drive-In 9 Hits for Sigg Motors:…

After falling in both games of Thursday’s doubleheader against the North Platte 80s, the Iola Hormigas got back on track with a 17-13 victory over the Trinidad Triggers. A pair of four-run innings to open…

Gardens are growing, and more will be planted. Now is the time to prepare for preserving your harvest. It starts with equipment and recipes. Jams and jellies, pickles, many fruits and most tomato products can…

TOPEKA — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation praised U.S. military forces following the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, but disagreed as to whether President Donald Trump threatened to draw the United States in a…

Arrests reported Dixie L. Collins, 57, Iola, turned herself into Allen County sheriff’s deputies Saturday for an outstanding warrant alleging telephone harassment. She was booked into the Allen County Jail. On June 15, Antonio Mora-Esparza,…

Allen County has taken a step forward in storing energy.  On June 10, Allen County commissioners approved a resolution that allows for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The facilities store electrical energy in batteries for…

Bruce Symes spoke about Paul’s conversion in Acts 9 and 22 at Sunday’s worship service at Colony Christian Church. Brant McGhee gave the Communion meditation talking about the eight miracles from Matthew 27 that surrounded…