Phil Becker’s Memorial Day address departed from the traditional. A trombonist, Becker told his story of joining the Army to play in its bands. Across his nine years I’m guessing he never engaged in combat. …

As a member of the U.S. Army Phil Becker proved there are multiple ways to serve. For Becker, it was through music. Becker’s tour with the Army Band included playing for military personnel returning home…

The Iola Municipal Band will begin its weekly rehearsals for the upcoming 2026 summer concert series at 7 p.m. Monday at Iola’s American Legion Post at 215 W. Garfield St. The weekly rehearsals will move…

Southern Coffey County High School’s Honor Flight program, which takes local veterans on trips to Washington, D.C., received a boost with a $5,000 check from the Jones Hardy American Post No. 385 of Moran. The…

To those who felt called to serve their country, the Iola American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 15 are sending out another call: Join us. Membership has plummeted for both of the Iola…

CONCORDIA — Iola added to its storied baseball legacy Monday when the Post 15 Indians defeated Hiawatha 10-3 to secure the team’s third consecutive American Legion AA state title. It was anything but easy. After…

The Jones-Hardy Post No. 385 American Legion and American Auxiliary of Moran gave USD 256 students a sizable boost recently. The groups donated $1,750 to Marmaton Valley Elementary School Librarian Diane Smith, with the funds…

It’s the end of an era for the Iola American Legion Auxiliary. Last week, members turned in their Charter after almost 102 years. The club was first organized in September 1922 and was affiliated with…

A somber ceremony Saturday morning on the Iola square marked Veterans Day.  “Military service is not for the faint of heart,” Staff Sgt. Rene Castilleja reminded the audience gathered at the Veterans Wall. “Most civilian…

Memorial Day ceremonies will be conducted at seven area cemeteries on Monday, May 30. Gene Gardner, commander of American Legion Post No. 385, will be the featured speaker at most of the events. The ceremonies…