Georgia Ann Brown, 68, of Blue Mound died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Olathe Medical Center.  She was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Benton County, Mo., to David and Helen Estes Herren. She was employed…

The internet’s eBay made Meg Whitman a billionaire. She now wants to see if unlimited spending can make her governor of California this November.Whitman spent $90 million to win the Republican nomination. She has good…

HUMBOLDT — “It’s a sport that the whole family can enjoy together. Also those of us in the sport take care of each other. If I need a part to get back out on the…

There wasn’t anything the Iola Recreation crew could do. The rain storm came through Iola too late in the afternoon — just before 5 — for them to redo the fields.The storm didn’t just bring…

Cassie Damron, 95, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Moran Manor.Information about her life and funeral arrangements will be published when provided by Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapels of Iola.

Last week Federal Judge Joseph Tauro ruled in favor of states’ rights and declared that state laws allowing gays to be married trump the federal Defense of Marriage Act.In one fell swoop, Judge Tauro made…

It’s win or stay home for Iola American Legion Post 15’s Indians tonight.The 2010 Kansas Amateur Baseball Association (KABA) league tournament opens tonight. Four games — all played at higher-seeded teams’ home fields — are…

How to pay for a new or renovated hospital will be discussed in a public meeting Tuesday evening.Charles Wells Jr., recently hired by Allen County commissioners to aid them with the financing of the project,…

Virgie B. Wolfe, 68, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Ga.He was a 1959 graduate of Elsmore High School.The Aurora, Mo., native was a longtime resident of Wichita and had…

The Iola Middle School football camp begins Monday and runs through Friday at the middle school practice field.Camp fee is $20.All middle school students are welcome to attend. Sessions run each day from 7:30 to…