Fifteen years ago, when Arizona enacted a notorious anti-immigrant “show me your papers” law, I wrote an essay in The Times that began, “I’m glad I’ve already seen the Grand Canyon. Because I’m not going…

Claydean “Clay” Harold Libich, 94, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his home outside Iola. Clay was born on April 9, 1931, in Nebraska to Richard and Ella Mae Libich. Clay was preceded in…

Evelyn Marie Maloney, 81, LaHarpe, died Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born Aug. 4, 1943, to Floyd Ronald and Irene (Schmidt) Jantz in Syracuse. On July 24, 1961, she married Raymond Dale Maloney. He…

Following a spate of rain last Friday, the Iola Recreation Department wrapped up baseball season Monday night. Results from Monday night’s games were not available by press time.  A&W Restaurant and Community National Bank needed…

What began as a small service center in Piqua in 1975 has grown into a network of support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year, Tri-Valley Developmental Services marks 50 years of providing…

CHANUTE — The Iola American Legion Post 15 Indians 19U have one tune-up Tuesday against Pittsburg before heading into next weekend’s zone tournament. The Indians extended their win streak to seven games after picking up…

Dr. Eric Wolfe, a native of Iola, died Monday, July 14, after an accident competing in an Ironman race in Muncie, Indiana, on Saturday. Wolfe, 43, was the husband of Casiee Michael Wolfe, also a…

The Iola Hormigas enter the all-star break on a four-game win streak after taking three in a row against the Santa Fe Fuego and Trinidad Triggers on the road over the weekend. The Iola Hormigas…

Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy members performed a medley of tunes for the Friends of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center annual meeting. The dancers are under the instruction of Chelsea Lea.

A resurfacing project will begin Monday, covering all of U.S. 59 in Allen County. The 21-mile stretch, extending from the Anderson County line to the north to Neosho County to south, will be resurfaced with…