My heart goes out to those touched by the tragic events of Sunday’s church attack in Michigan. As of this writing, 4 have been declared dead and 8 hospitalized, while the Church of Jesus Christ…

In the “free state of Florida,” your freedom goes as far as the political whims of our governor. You’re entitled to free speech, unless you’re a company like Disney who disagrees with Gov. Ron DeSantis.…

The shorthanded Southern Coffey County Titans’ rally came a couple scores shy of a homecoming victory, falling to the Chetopa Hornets 33-20 last Friday. After snapping a years-long losing streak earlier this month, the Titans…

The Humboldt Lady Cubs returned home with their second consecutive tournament trophy after taking fourth at the Burlington High School tournament over the weekend. In pool play, Humboldt defeated Iola and Fredonia, but the Cubs…

The Humboldt Cubs’ growing pains continue after falling to Eureka 34-6 on the road last Friday. Despite strong individual performances on the ground by junior running back Layne Wagner and senior Mason Sterling, the Eureka…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s offense found its stride late in the first quarter Friday. The Wildcats scored three touchdowns on three straight drives, in the span of five offensive snaps, with Tyler Lord sandwiching…

Friday was a banner evening for Iola High’s football program. The evening began with seniors Brody Thompson and Tessa Brutchen being crowned 2025 Fall Homecoming King and Queen. Then, the Mustangs received a boost from…

The Iola Mustangs made Homecoming a bit sweeter after defeating the Anderson County Bulldogs 32-27 for their first victory of the 2025 season. Aside from 2024’s forfeit by Oswatomie, who did not field a football…

For nearly 40 years, Floyd Smith influenced legions of students, teachers and fellow administrators in the halls of Iola HIgh School.  But for Tony Leavitt, Smith was first and foremost a family man. Leavitt, Smith’s…

Storybook weather conditions greeted festival-goers over the weekend for the annual Kincaid Free Fair. Large crowds took part in games, antique tractor and car show, parade, inflatable attractions and street dances.