The Farmers Alliance Companies in McPherson have announced that Iola-based Personal Service Insurance has been named a Farmers Alliance Advantage Agent for 2019. To qualify, an agency must exhibit superior professionalism over five consecutive years,…
A new elementary school?s design will incorporate safety features to better accommodate school buses and parents to transport students, and city officials plan to study area streets, sidewalks and traffic so that students can safely…
Iola and Humboldt wrestling teams braved the unfavorable weather Saturday morning to compete in Eries 25th Wrestling Invitational. The weather forced nine of the 23 participating teams to back out due to road conditions, leaving…
Karen Lee hosted 17 Unity Club members in her home Monday. Mary Joseph reviewed the book Cades Cove: The Life and Death of a Southern Appalachian Community (1818-1937), by Durwood Dunn. The author describes the…
Iola Rotary Club’s monthly paper drive, scheduled for this Saturday, has again been pushed back a week due to threatening weather. It will now be held on January 26. Newspapers, magazines and corrogated cardboard are collected and taken to…
NEODESHA In Iolas win over Cherryvale on Monday, when the game entered crunch time, the ball seemed to bounce their way. On Tuesday, the Fillies (5-5) had to face the cold reality of the…
As a community, were in the midst of a transition. Our economy is changing, in impressive and positive ways. The bedrocks of our local economy are agriculture, natural resources, and industry, but now tourism, especially…
Sonic Equipment Company, which has been under the B&B Theatres umbrella since 1965, has been sold by the Bagby family. B&B Theatres President Bob Bagby announced this month the sale of Sonic Equipment and its…
A weekend storm that dumped more than 4 inches of snow in the Iola area brought youngsters out in droves Saturday to enjoy the wintry fun. Forecasts are for warmer temperatures today and Tuesday. Another…
One of the greatest athletes in Yates Center history has decided where hes going to college. On Thursday, senior cross country and track star Hadley Splechter surrounded by a small crowd of family, coaches,…