Iola native Harold Eugene Lane, 86, died on Sept. 20, 2025. A celebration of life service is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Eternal Hope Worship Center, Hiawatha. Graveside services are…

For Iola High School students, a cellphone isn’t just a lifeline to friends — it’s a measure of accountability. At Monday evening’s USD 257 Board of Education meeting, Principal Scott Carson shared how the school…

Dr. Erik Unruh, an Iola family physician, offered an analysis of Medicare Advantage during last Thursday’s meeting of the Allen County Blue Dot Club. About 35 were present for the group’s monthly meeting at the…

KINCAID — The Kincaid Farmers Free Fair, one of the region’s oldest, and still one of the largest, fall festivals will once again feature a schedule crammed with fun and games for folks of all…

We don’t usually concern ourselves with the attire of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The man’s, shall we say, colorful sartorial choices are his business (and his fiancée’s). But we feel compelled to…

Here’s one guarantee from Kansas Reflector: We’re not soaked in drugs and sent through the mail. That’s the curious claim made by the state Department of Corrections after it decided to cancel all print newspaper subscriptions purchased…

CARBONDALE — The Iola Mustangs hope to make the most of Homecoming this Friday as they look to pick up their first win following a 49-6 loss to the Santa Fe Chargers. Iola was behind…

HUMBOLDT — Multiple area teams went head-to-head during the B&W Invitational over the weekend. Humboldt finished third at their host tournament. The Lady Cubs fell in the semifinals to runner-up Baxter Springs 2-1 before taking…

HUMBOLDT — Logan Wyrick figured there would be growing pains this season for his Humboldt High football team. After bidding adieu in consecutive years to some highly talented and experienced seniors, the Cubs anticipated a…

The Marmaton Valley High School Wildcats continue their dominance of the Three Rivers League with last Friday’s 70-24 mollywhopping of the Northeast Vikings. The Wildcats scored early, often and with little resistance as they cruised…