This past week, Canada officially lost its measles elimination status, which it held for nearly 30 years — a shameful consequence of falling childhood vaccination rates. In normal times, Canada’s misfortune might serve as yet…

MOUND CITY — The Marmaton Valley High School Wildcats took the court Monday night while participating in the Jayhawk Jamboree at Jayhawk Linn High School. The night was a reintroduction to the Three Rivers League…

Although ending their season with a 2-7 record and 2-5 in league play, the Iola Mustangs received plenty of respect from league officials after the selection of three players for postseason honors. Junior Kale Pratt,…

After cancelling Saturday’s contest due to injuries, the Red Devils returned to the hardwood Monday with fresher legs. Even so, the men could not keep up with the North Arkansas College Pioneers, who pulled away…

Micah Lawrence James Smith, 34, Gardner, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.  He was born Sept. 1, 1991, in Ottawa. Micah is survived by his children, Scarlett and Rowan; his father Jesse and wife Jerri Smith.…

Shani Lynne Andersen Moore (Wright), formerly of Moran, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.  A private memorial service has taken place.

Iola Rotarians delivered 50 Thanksgiving boxes to the less fortunate Sunday afternoon. Boxes included fixings for a Thanksgiving meal, cereal, spaghetti and other food items, along with a $50 gift certificate to G&W Foods of…

WELDA — Cody Pretzer claims he was never a workhorse.   But in the last three months, he’s worked pretty much seven days a week.  “I guess I found my calling,” he said.  Pretzer opened…

For all of the good Daisy Mae provides at Iola Elementary School, she asks for little in return — aside from an occasional belly rub. Daisy is a certified Goldendoodle therapy dog that roams the…