Ruth M. Evans, 100, of Iola died Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Iola.  Additional information about her life and funeral services will be published at a later date

Last week Rick Santorum said it would be better to re-elect President Obama than elect Mitt Romney. Mr. Romney replied that Santorum was the strongest guy on Obama’s team. Both demonstrated they have developed into…

Gov. Sam Brownback grew cautious as legislators began debating tax cuts and putting together a state budget last week. “Tax cuts,” he said, “must be balanced with pay-fors to keep the budget responsible. That’s where…

ARKANSAS CITY — Zak Mickens gave Allen’s Red Devils a solid pitching outing. The Allen Community College offense cranked out 17 hits and the Red Devils won 11-4. Even though the road trip was a…

ALTAMONT — Iola High’s junior varsities opened the 2012 softball and baseball seasons Monday on the road. The Fillies lost twice in three-inning, run-ruled games to host Labette County High School. They lost 18-2 and…

Jason Hughes likes to race at Humboldt Speedway. He’s had success on the local dirt track. But not last October in the King of America Modified Nationals. Hughes, from Westville, Okla., said he had problems…

With spring in full bloom, Savannah Flory will have flowering shrubs and plants on display at the TLC Garden Center’s booth at this weekend’s Chamber EXPO. “We’re excited about being able to show so much…

Without its friends, the Bowlus Fine Arts Center would likely be an outdated facillity in need of major repairs. Instead, the massive building has continued to receive needed updates largely due to the Friends of…

The Allen County literacy and fine arts preschool proposed earlier this month will have to wait.  Citing financial concerns, the Iola school board Monday night delayed action on the prospective early childhood development project. “Everybody…

Iola’s two newest parks, on opposite sides of Elm Creek on the south part of town, are now known as Elm Creek Park North and Elm Creek Park South. Iola City Council members approved the…