Month: January 2014

INDEPENDENCE — The dog days of winter have apparently hit Iola High’s wrestling squad.The Mustangs fared well on the mat Thursday evening, scoring more points than either host Independence or Caney Valley in contested matches.But…

LAWRENCE — All systems remain squarely on “go” for a stellar indoor track and field season at Allen Community College.The Red Devil athletes racked up 16 national qualifying marks and set five school records at…

At times this summer, highways 54 and 169 at the east edge of Iola will be a busy place. Darrin Petrowsky, Kansas Department of Transportation engineer, told Allen County commissioners Tuesday work to rebuild U.S.…

Teen pregnancies, Miley “twerking” at award shows and random “hook ups” on prime time television are prominent images youth see on a daily basis. “It seems like in our society our envelope on sexual expression…

Utility bills arriving at Iola’s homes the past few days drew some double-takes. “Many were in the $400 to $500 range,” said City Clerk Roxanne Hutton. One was more, much more, but that was because…

“Count all the money,” is the current refrain by Kansas legislators when it comes to spending on education. In a recent call from Sen. Caryn Tyson, she referred to a document that states Iola schools…

Kirby Lynn Byers, 55, Iola, died on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at the Manor Care Nursing Home in Wichita. He was born Feb. 6, 1958, in Iola, the son of Bert Thomas Byers and Marilyn…

Lyle Dean Farley, 56, Eureka, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at his home.   Lyle was born in Kincaid on April 13, 1958, to Waldron and Sibyl Farley. He worked for New Beginnings.…

EMPORIA — Southern Coffey County’s teams fell short in their opening round games of the Lyon County League Tournament Tuesday.The Lady Titans dropped a 75-30 decision to Marais des Cygnes Valley.The loss puts SCC in…

OTTAWA — Allen Community College stepped out of its conference for the final time of the 2013-14 regular season Tuesday in fine fashion.The Red Devils maintained a comfortable working margin against host Ottawa  University’s junior…