Multiple Iola Middle School wrestlers picked up wins while competing in their final tuneup before Saturday’s Pioneer League Tournament. If Monday’s penultimate tournament at Anderson County High School was any indicator, the Mustangs have a…

Alice Faye Dowell, age 86, of Iola, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Olathe,…

Linda Joyce Rolland died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. She was born Dec. 29, 1946, in Independence, the daughter of Rex and Ruth Pinkston. She was the mother of three children, Lance Rolland, Rochelle Greve and…

The holiday season is a time to consider a generous gift to those in need, such as a food bank, a homeless shelter or perhaps the athletic department at your alma mater to help finance…

The Humboldt Middle School Lady Cubs came up short while on the road against Fredonia Monday. The Lady Cubs also fell in a trio of close games coming down to the final possessions. “We played…

The Humboldt Middle School Cubs showed flashes of brilliance only to be followed by calamitous play that doomed their A and B teams Monday night. The A-team fell 43-36 while the B-team suffered a 20-12…

MORAN — A strong third quarter propelled Marmaton Valley Junior High’s boys to victory Monday. The Wildcats stretched a 10-6 halftime lead over Southern Coffey County with a 10-1 third-quarter scoring margin, enough to cruise…

It’s a universal truth that we’re all going to die, so why not talk about it? The Iola Public Library is sponsoring its third “Death Cafe” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Its wide-ranging premise includes end-of-life…

TOPEKA — A 30-year higher education administrator at Northwest Missouri State University will return to Kansas for the opportunity to serve as president of Emporia State University. Matthew Baker, who grew up in Kansas and…

REDFIELD — Lynn Robinson retired to his native Bourbon County years ago, not knowing a lick about RVs, and even less about building an outdoor recreation area. But with a piece of land that quickly…