David Aaron Garver, 32, Iola, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.David was born April 7, 1980, in Iola, the son of Steven L. and Sandra Kay (Hiser) Garver. He grew up in Iola and graduated…

It’s not exactly balancing the budget if receipts but not debits are accounted for.That’s what Gov. Sam Brownback has done in predicting a rosey picture for the state budget that includes his tax cut proposals.Brownback’s…

Former Iolan Phil Jacobs and wife Nikki will be interviewed on Pittsburg Channel 7’s morning news at 6:50 and 6:55 Wednesday, on a segment titled “What’s Right in the 4-States.”They will discuss a support group…

In January 2010 Allen County upgraded 911 dispatch services to cutting edge technology when it took full control of the service, after sharing responsibilities — and costs — with Iola for several years.Monday a delegation…

HUMBOLDT — USA Pools, Roswell, Ga., will manage Humboldt’s swimming pool this summer. USA Pools proposed in January to manage the pool for $45,730, nearly $9,000 less than Humboldt had set aside in its budget …

HUMBOLDT — The One-to-One Initiative to do away with textbooks and teach classes online is making progress, said K.B. Criss, superintendent of Humboldt schools, at Monday night’s board meeting.“A couple of tech tools are being…

Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs with ham, fresh fruit and drinks will be the fare offered Wednesday morning as the first in a series of Lenten breakfasts offered by Iola churches.First Presbyterian, the corner of…

CDL Electric Company out of Pittsburg won the bid on USD 257 security system instillation at Monday night’s board meeting. CDL’s bid was significantly lower than its competitors bidding the work at $27,324. Its main…

Construction concerns addressed Several local business owners came before the city council to express their concerns over the U.S. 54 project with the Kansas Department of Transportation, and it seemed to be enough to halt…

For the first time in about three years the Iola Post Office has a permanent postmaster.  Deona Joy, 1982 Iola High School graduate, officially took the job in October, but didn’t start working in Iola…