Tag: Iola
In his quest for a new activity center, Allen Community College President John Masterson has been thinking about different tactics that could build support. Masterson said that the school needs support from every community in…
Thursdays Allen County Farmers Market session features the second annual Fall Harvest Celebration. An evening of pumpkin decorating, shopping and more are on the menu. In addition, the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility will have…
After starting winless, the Iola Middle School volleyball team found the perfect formula for A-and-B team wins on Monday evening over Osawatomie. The B team played four sets, winning 25-18, 25-11, 25-17, and dropping one…
Sandra D. Spillman, 77, Iola, formerly of Colony, passed away at her home on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Sandy was born on July 8, 1942, in Garnett, to Clem Everett McGhee and Yvonne Helen (Bain)…
The Iola Amateur Radio Club had seven members present at their meeting last week where they discussed changing the repeater over to solar power. The group formed a committee to provide conclusions and give results…
Leah Winona Tomson, 87, Iola, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Leah was born May 5, 1932, in Iola to Bithel and Mary (Kramer) Lorance. Leah attended and graduated from…
Iolan Aaron Hutton, accused of robbing a payday loan business in Iola at gunpoint Aug. 21, faces four felony charges related to the crime. Hutton, 35, has been charged with aggravated robbery, kidnapping, felony theft…
John Wall, age 67, of Iola, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at his home. John was born on Sept. 18, 1952, at Hoisington. John was the fifth of five children born to Howard…
Theres no evidence John Brown ever used, or had even heard of the cave that bears his name south of Iola. The fiery abolitionist, whose armed insurrections were instrumental in Kansas entering the union as…
Even with a warm sun bearing down, area corn farmers are feeling a chill from a summer downturn in prices. The drop is largely due to a decrease in demand by oil and gas refineries…
