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Elementary School COLONY — Crest Elementary School has announced its second-quarter honor rolls for the 2022-23 school year. Second grade All A’s — Tyler Edgerton, Skylar Valentine and Penny Womelsdorf. Second grade A/B — Owen…
Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s) Eighth grade — Karoline Covey, Kamry DeLaTorre, Rylee Ellison, Connor Gray, Kinley Hart, Lakyn Meadows, Thatcher Mueller and Jack Works. Seventh grade — Alexa Ellis, Aalyn Hillmon, Maelee Powell, Ty…
We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My husband and I have been together six years (married for three) and…
Powell Insurance Agency, 111 South St., in business in Iola for more than 100 years, has been sold to Marion and Shirley Houk of Moran. Owner John Powell said he sold so he could do…
FORT SCOTT — Organizers are seeking entries for the 31st annual Fine Arts Competition and Exhibit set for March 2-11 at Fort Scott Community College. The event, sponsored by the Bourbon County Arts Council, is…
When Mark Winternheimer’s 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insulin, an implanted monitor and frequent visits to the vet. Despite their qualms, Winternheimer and his…
Marmaton Valley High School will crown its Winter 2023 Homecoming King and Queen Friday, prior to the Wildcats’ basketball games against St. Paul. The crowning will be held at 5:30 p.m.
We have just barely dipped into winter and so far it’s not been too bad. Living in southeast Kansas, we all know that can change in the blink of an eye. We continue to be…
Convicted as follows: Kimberly K. Anderson, Westphalia, theft, $315, probation ordered Shelia A. Bolling, Osawatomie, speeding (47/30), $197 Robert E. Burress, LaHarpe, disorderly conduct, $195, probation ordered Marsha E. Burris, Iola, failure to yield, $195…
Iolans eager to save the Santa Fe depot were gathered at the depot yesterday collecting signatures on a petition urging the railway to offer the building for sale so that it could be used for…
