Dear Carolyn: As a professional copy editor, I am very aware of how people use words, which has led me into a habit I hate. When I talk with people, I often find myself editing…

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife gets really annoyed when I ask her to repeat a request or comment. She thinks I need a hearing aid. Although my hearing isn’t what it used to be (one…

Miss Grace Acers, the only direct descendant of one of Iola’s most prominent pioneer families, died at her home at 24 Acers Park. She was 80. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.…

Marmaton Valley High School will crown its 2022 Winter Homecoming King and Queen Friday evening, when MV hosts Yates Center. The crowning ceremony will be prior to the girls varsity basketball game, approximately at 5:30.…

Crest High School will celebrate its homecoming on Friday at a basketball game against SE-Cherokee. Candidates are, front row from left, Lindsey Godderz, Vivian Noah, Lonna Yoder; back row, Keaton Davis, Ethan Prasko and Tucker…

A new study suggests the notion of clean, country air might be misleading. Traditionally, air quality has been measured by the size of pollution particles or, more scientifically, particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5…

The first seed catalog of the year arrived in my mailbox right before Christmas. The catalogs seem to arrive earlier and earlier every year. I do enjoy flipping through the pages looking at all the…

The regular monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club was called to order by President Mallory Heim on Jan. 9 at Moran United Methodist Church.   The Cloverbuds led in the Pledge of Allegiance…

Debbie Taiclet, left, and Chrissy Womelsdorf, center, of Iola Insurance Associates, hosted an Iola Area Chamber of Commerce coffee this morning, and took advantage of the occasion to also celebrate their 20 years in business.…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Matthew V. Drake, Chanute, speeding (40/35), $155 Coryan Ja Maria A.A. Green, Sedan, theft, $760, probation ordered Watonna D. Parker, Iola, domestic battery, $315, probation ordered