Allen County commissioners signed on to a new ambulance contract with the City of Iola, but not without some new concerns in light of a recent criminal case.  Commissioner Jerry Daniels said he’d like to…

The SAFE BASE summer program kicked off Tuesday morning at Iola Elementary School. The program combines education and adventure for any USD 257 student in kindergarten through eighth grade, including home-schooled students. There is no…

Scott Kroenke offered bits of history and a challenge to a somber Memorial Day audience Monday. Kroenke, who is set to retire as a major Wednesday from the U.S. Army after 24 years of military…

With the filing deadline for city council and school board seats just ahead, some Iola voters and those in Moran are assured thus far of a contested election this year. In Iola, City Councilwoman Kim…

Scott Kroenke notes his Memorial Day speech Monday may sound a bit different than what folks have heard in the past. Part of that is because Kroenke isn’t what you’d call an eager public speaker.…

More than 80 years after his death in the Philippines, the body of Staff Sgt. David Emory Holeman is coming home. Though Holeman has no connection to Independence, he will be afforded full military honors…

Jaxxen Oakman, age 5, really wanted a dog. So while he was visiting his father in Topeka during spring break, mom Carley Swanson gave into temptation when she saw someone giving away German shepherd puppies…

After a day of “positive” negotiations, Iola and Allen County are on the precipice of a new ambulance agreement. Iola City Council members agreed to terms Wednesday of a new five-year contract to have Iola…

MORAN — A new archway greeting cemetery visitors here will also offer a local history lesson. Moran has two cemeteries — not one — at the south end of town. Now, visitors will see what…

Adam M. Ferguson is facing sexual assault charges stemming from an incident that occurred in December while he was working as a paramedic with Iola’s ambulance service. Ferguson, 42, is facing three charges of aggravated…