(Note: The article has been corrected to reflect the correct date of the unveiling on Friday, April 24.) The old Iola Theatre Marquee will shine again. Maria Unruh, a member of the Iola Theatre Association,…

YATES CENTER — You wouldn’t know it by looking at it, but a small well on the northeast corner of Yates Center’s downtown square plays a part in the town’s history. The hand-dug well proved…

Jeanne Ann Masterson Percy celebrated her 90th birthday on July 5, 2025 with her family. She was born in 1935 to Frank Loren and Leona May Baker Masterson. A brunch party was hosted by her…

Iola Walmart staffers were in the mood to celebrate Friday. The store celebrated a nearly $6 million remodel with its grand reopening — “our second best day ever,” store manager Raymond Simpson declared. The remodel…

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at Bethany Park in Kansas City, Kansas, for the Central Avenue Betterment Assocation’s annual Cinco De Mayo celebration. For the past several years, the event has been a chance for…

Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday during an awards ceremony in Chanute. Several awards were presented to businesses, employees and other individuals dedicated to assisting those with intellectual or developmental disabilities build…

Jeff Jackson, a 24-year employee with Allen County, worked his final day with the Road & Bridge department Friday. A retirement celebration was held Friday afternoon and Jackson was recognized for his years of service.…

Children of Dean and LInda (Dutton) Howarter will host a reception May 10 to celebrate their parents’ 70th wedding anniversary. Children Deanna, Danette, Denneis and Darrin will host the reception from 1 to 3 p.m.,…

TOPEKA — Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day came early in Kansas, beginning on his birthday with a march, a formal proclamation and words honoring the beloved civil rights figure. The Jan. 16 event,…

The family of Jerry and Cheryl Wallis have announced their 60th wedding anniversary.  They were married December 26, 1964, in Chanute. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception in their honor from 2…