Despite the rainy weather Friday, young swimmers gather at the Iola Municipal Pool to celebrate the annual Midnight Splash: Back to School event. Milo “Drumsticks” Combs made an appearance at the event. He took a…

ACARF reaches 1,000-pet mark LAHARPE — Three weeks into being director of Allen County Animal Rescue Facility, Wendy Stahl couldn’t be any happier.“I’m passionate about animals,” said Stahl, who has several dogs and cats as…

Merle E. “Duff” Duft, 84, Iola, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute.Merle was born April 30, 1929, in Neodesha, the son of James Blaine and Myrtle (Hobbs) Duft.…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Speedway owners have set up their second annual Fan Appreciation Night Friday evening, offering free admission to anyone who brings a non-perishable food item or monetary donation at the gate.Proceeds will benefit…

The coaching carousel has taken a late turn for Allen Community College athletics.Allen women’s head basketball coach Mark James resigned Wednesday in order to take the helm at Dodge City Community College.“It puts us in…

PRATT — Iola’s dream season, complete with a state championship in tow, ended one day and two wins shy of the team’s final goal for the summer.The Leslie J. Campbell Post 15 Indians saw their…

Milton Johnson, 77, passed away Aug. 8, 2013, after battling Parkinson’s disease. Milt was born March 19, 1936, in Le Roy to Milton and Hattie Johnson. Milt graduated from Le Roy High School in 1954.…

Lisa Ann Westerman Minor, 49, Iola, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Tara Gardens, Iola.Lisa was born April 27, 1964, in Iola, the daughter of Alvin B. and Bertha V. (Wilson) Westerman. She grew…

Brooke Mueller, Iola, and Chris Heffern, Pittsburg, are happy to announce their engagement to be married.Brooke is the daughter of Tom and Carla Mueller, Iola. Chris is the son of Chuck and Linda Heffern, Iola.Brooke…

Kelli Campbell, Iola, and Preston Frazell, Garnett, are happy to announce their engagement to be married. Kelli is the daughter of Roger and Debi Campbell, Iola, and the granddaughter of the late Alfred and Teka…