A change in who provides meals for USD 257 students will come about this summer when a private company takes over. Promised are less expense for the district and a broader selection for students. I…

In its 17th year, Freedom Ministries has started its annual series of visits to Kansas prisons. Founded by Tom Bevard and perpetuated by him and son Randy, the ministry provides food through a cookout, entertainment…

Sharon Kelly, Chanute, spends much of her time encouraging people to enroll in an organ donor program. Few people know the value more. Seven years ago she had a double lung transplant, a procedure that…

It has been a long and challenging, yet educational journey for Maria Fournell. After years of obstacles she will obtain something she’s worked hard for, her GED. Fournell along with 17 others will receive their…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s softball team had an afternoon for the ages Thursday.The Wildcats hosted St. Paul in a doubleheader to wrap up the regular season.After falling, 20-0, in the first game, Marmaton Valley…

PLEASANTON — Despite small rosters, Crest and Marmaton Valley High’s track teams produced some big results Thursday.Crest’s Rene Rodriguez, who has dominated pretty much every sprinting event he’s entered, did the same thing at Thursday’s…

CANEY — Humboldt High’s baseball and softball teams put the finishing touches on a pair of spotless regular seasons in fine fashion Thursday.The Lady Cubs rolled to 18-1 and 17-5 wins over Caney Valley in…

CHANUTE — Iola High’s golf team is primed and ready for the postseason.The Mustangs handily trumped the rest of the field in taking first place at the Chanute Invitational.The tournament started Monday, but was postponed…

Robert A. “Bob” Peterson, Sr., 59, Iola, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Bob was born Dec. 3, 1954, in El Dorado, the son of Clifford and Rita (Gravatt) Peterson. He…

  While they’ve provided glimpses of brilliance, Iola High’s Mustangs also have shown the inconsistency expected of a team in the midst of a massive rebuilding year.  Six sophomores or freshmen play regularly for a…