Former Colony resident Sharon Kay Blevins, 59, of Ottawa died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at her home.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service chapel in Garnett. The family will…

Scott Allan Houk, 42, of Moran died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at his home.He was born April 2, 1968, in Fort Scott, to Robert Allan “Bob” and Janet Alliene (Jackman) Houk. He grew up in…

David H. Conine, 71, of Chanute died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 30, 1938, in Fort Scott, to N.H. “Herb” and M. Ollene (Stout) Conine. He grew up in…

The U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday that it would ask for a two-cent increase in the cost of a first class stamp, from 44 cents to 46 cents, as of the first of the year,…

Tuesday’s debate be-tween Reps. Todd Tiahrt and Jerry Moran, who are battling over the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Sam Brownback, who is running for governor, comes as a disappointment…

Torrential rains that bolted their way through the area Wednesday forced another postponement for Iola’s swim team.Iola was set to begin its home meet against Cherryvale when the rain started.The meet has been reset for…

High school students interested in fall football may attend a football camp at Riverside Park Monday through July 16, said Rick Horton, Iola High School head football coach.The camp, which runs 6-8 p.m. daily, will…

As the community gathers Friday evening to remember a part of Iola’s past with the Charley Melvin Mad Bomber Run For Your Life, a group of visitors will be on hand to show what Iola…

Charles Wells Jr., who will help Allen County commissioners with financial issues when they decide how to approach improving healthcare through Allen County Hospital, will moderate a meeting Tuesday for elected officials from throughout the…

Randolph S. Stinnett, 41, Yates Center, was killed in a traffic accident involving a pair of highway transports west of Kincaid Wednesday afternoon.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Stinnett was southbound on U.S. 59, about…