An engaged student, more often than not, is also a successful student, Cami Keitel said. “One of my primary goals is to get students more engaged, on campus and in the community,” said Keitel, who…

HIAWATHA — The Iola American Legion Post 15 Indians 19U look to tie a record, when they go for their fourth consecutive state title starting Friday. After receiving an automatic bid to the state tournament,…

Members of the Iola Underhogs barbecue team were recognized at Monday’s USD 257 board meeting for their standout performances at the National High School BBQ Association National Championships in Gardner. Team members Kevon Loving, Rohan…

Come January 2027, Kansas will have a new governor. Democrat Laura Kelly has already won the job twice, making her ineligible to run again. The primary election isn’t until Aug. 4, 2026, but 11 candidates…

The Iola Hormigas inaugural season will come to an end on the road after wrapping up their final game at Allen Community College Tuesday night at Alumni Park. Winless since the all-star break, the Hormigas…

Dawn Price signs rent checks worth about $160,000 every month for 79 people that her nonprofit helps house in Laguna Beach, California. Usually, she logs into an online portal to withdraw enough from an account…

NEW YORK — Coca-Cola Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s demand to use only cane sugar in its flagship soda and instead vowed to introduce a new product for the U.S. market that would use the…

TEL AVIV, Israel — Multiple people have been killed in the Gaza Strip following attacks by the Israeli military, Palestinian media reported on Tuesday. At least 16 Palestinians were reported dead and dozens more injured…

Most of the Kansas Forest Service’s budget for this fiscal year might simply not show up. That’s the fear — with just 2.5 months left in the federal fiscal year — as the Trump administration…

Sharon June Hoffmeier, age 85, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, in Iola. Sharon was born to George and Edna (Drake) Potter on May 25, 1940, in Iola. She married Don Hoffmeier, who preceded her…