Work is right on schedule for PrairieLand Partners’ estimated $14 million John Deere farm implement dealership. The facility is set to be fully constructed by the end of the month and sits at the northwest…

Landmark Bank hosted a customer appreciation lunch Friday at its Kincaid location. Landmark, which has operated in Kincaid since 2013, will close the branch at the end of the year. Bank employees had no information…

How does one make the transition from Australia’s Gold Coast to the small town of Iola? It starts with friendship.  Steve and Di Bowman took the leap of faith in moving to southeast Kansas in…

You can shop ’til you drop at this Friday’s Annual Downtown Iola Christmas Block Party. Celebrating its 10th year, the event includes special deals by downtown merchants who are keeping their doors open until 7…

LONDON (AP) — Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.…

TOPEKA — A Republican-led interim committee of the Kansas Legislature and out-of-state deregulation lobbyists endorsed Tuesday introduction of a new bill allowing exemption of businesses from state laws, rules or regulations hindering delivery of products…

Nature’s way, scientifically amplified.  This is the motto of Elemental Enzymes, a life sciences company that specializes in enzyme, peptide, protein, and biological chemistry solutions that contribute to plant health, yield, and profitability.  The Iola…

Local food truck vendors will likely get a break on their annual license fees while those from other areas will pay the full fee, Iola council members said at their meeting Monday night.  A special…

Supporting a youth-run lemonade stand can build the confidence of a child, help them understand the value of money, and learn important lessons about running a small business. Not only are youth earning cash, they…

The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University projects that the state of Kansas will have a 10% population growth in the next 50 years.  Yes, but: “Our region in southeast…