It has been said that the most rewarding feeling is saving a life — no matter how big or small. That saying holds true at the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF). ACARF will celebrate…

Much can happen in a month in the life of an organization.Farm-City Days has gone from nearly extinct to flourishing and is now moving forward in planning the annual festival.“We’re looking for people to take…

Dave DeArmond rose early Friday, took a short drive around Iola and settled on a spot just east of the courthouse square to do what he has been doing since 2007.DeArmond, 75 and a retired…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Russell Stover Candies has agreed to pay $585,000 to settle alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act at its Iola plant, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental…

Daryl N. Ratcliff, 82, Humboldt, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at Prairie Mission Retirement Center, St. Paul. Daryl was born in Phillipsburg on Sept. 20, 1929, the son of Harold Elisha and Delia (Butler)…

Michael Eugene Yoho, 59, Neosho Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at his home in Neosho Falls. Mike was born Aug. 1, 1952, in Yates Center, to Glay “Cork” and Rosalie (Igou) Yoho. He…

OTTAWA — Iola American Legion A Indians suffered their first losses of the season Monday. The A Indians dropped a 7-5 decision to host Ottawa after Ottawa scored six runs in the sixth inning. Iola…

A tennis day camp for boys and girls is next week, Monday through Thursday. Eric Sparks, former state medalist for Iola High tennis,is offering the fundamentals of tennis camp. Cost is $25 per participant. There…

Iola Swim Team’s Seahorses had another strong showing at home in SEK Swim League action Wednesday. As the weather cooled down a bit Wednesday evening, the competition heated up in Iola Municipal Pool. The Seahorses…

Kansas Republicans are at odds regarding immigration. Big business prefers a lax hand, while hard-liners favor strict enforcement of sending illegals home. And once again, the Kansas Legislature failed to enact E-Verify legislation. Participation in…