Mike Boeken (in loader) and Chad Beasley were among the Iola city crews retrieving piles of fallen limbs as part of a citywide cleanup effort following Sunday morning’s storm that caused extensive tree damage through…

A plan to recognize Iola High School’s 2020 graduates could be announced after administrators learn if the governor will relax restrictions on mass gatherings.  Gov. Laura Kelly is expected later this week to announce plans…

50 Years Ago Jerry Whitworth is the new manager of Trout’s. Whitworth has been in Iola since last month and took over active management of the store, which was purchased by Hale McGinty of Neosho,…

Community National Bank & Trust (CNB&T) and Community National Foundation announced gifts totaling $30,000 to the food pantries in the communities served by the bank.   Jim Gilpin, president of the CNB&T-Iola banking center, delivered…

On an Earth Day like no other before it, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the air was cleaner than in decades and animals had begun to reclaim the streets in many urban areas across the…

MORAN — Even in turbulent times, Marilyn Logan finds a reason to smile. “If I come in to work and it smells like bleach, then I’m happy,” she laughed. Logan manages Marmaton Market, Moran’s only…

A 44-year reunion in the making is now a reality for Becky Carlson. The former Iola High girls basketball coach will be taking over the reins at her alma mater Marmaton Valley next season.  “I’m…

The search for a new Iola city administrator will continue, even though the list of applicants is down, likely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim City Administrator Corey Schinstock told Council members Monday roughly a…

Dear editor, With this virus, social distancing is important. Here’s some tips that may help. Eat a lot of garlic. It’s good for you and people will stand back.  You could cook up a big…

In a first-of-its-kind moment in Iola history, Monday’s City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Facebook. That’s because city buildings, including the New Community Building at Riverside Park, remain off limits to the public…