Bernard W. “Bernie” Dieker, 86, Ulysses, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in Ulysses. He was born June 7, 1925, in Westphalia, the son of Clement and Lena (Weber) Dieker. Among survivors is a son, Eddie…

Harry E. Carter, 72, Overland Park, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Olathe Medical Center.  A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe, with visitation beginning an hour…

Iola native Wanda Tidd, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, after a brief illness. Wanda was born Oct. 8, 1920, in Iola, the daughter of Noah…

Mary Lee Kessler, 76, rural Colony, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Allen County Hospital. Mary Lee was born April 18, 1936, in Iola, the daughter of Alva and Margaret (Shafer) Yoho. She grew up…

Dear editor, Memorial Day has traditionally been one of the most solemn and patriotic days for Americans. The significance of this day is sometimes confused or distorted. The true meaning of Memorial Day becomes at…

Iola High basketball coaches Becky Carlson and Bill Peeper (seen in the background) held a basketball skills camp this week. Will Talkington (left) dribbles the basketball in a drill.

USD 257 Board of Education and Iola National Education Association representatives sat down Thursday night in the Iola High School library to attempt to reach a resolution to contract negotiations. Team planning periods, perfect attendance…

Allen County Cleaners owner and operator Lori Stottlemire is closing up shop after four years in business. Friday was Stottlemire’s last cleaning day. Monday through Wednesday she will be at the cleaners from 7 a.m.…

No additional filings for office in Allen County occurred before the deadline Friday. That means six Republicans will square off in three primary races, with Election Day tentatively scheduled for Aug. 7. That date may…

Jake Ard has returned to his roots, and his passion. Ard, 29, and Iola Municipal Band members kicked off the band’s 141st season in style Thursday evening as part of the group’s weekly concert series.…