CHANUTE — Iola High’s doubles team of Bryan Mueller and Colby Works is state-bound.The duo won their first two matches of Friday’s Class 4A Regional Tournament, guaranteeing a top-four finish and a berth in the…

In a run-up to graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon, Iola High School seniors were honored twice Wednesday evening. First, they and a handful of underclassmen were recognized at an awards presentation in the school’s commons area.…

Iolans will have the opportunity to bust a move on the town square. Power Up Iola is hosting its first fundraiser in the community with a Stoplight Dance from 9 to 11 p.m. May 16.…

Margie Wakefield knows it would be an upset of epic proportions to unseat incumbent Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins.  Which is why the Lawrence Democrat has been surprised by the support she has been attracting for the…

Carol Ensminger, 85, Emporia, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at Newman Regional Health. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, conducted by Mr. Charles Bradbury, First United…

ARMA — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s Makayla Brooks capped off her track and field season in record-breaking style Tuesday. The Wildcat eighth-grader brought home four league championships, including a new Three Rivers League middle school…

  ERIE — Humboldt Middle School’s track team ended its 2014 season with a bang — and plenty of medals. Both the seventh- and eighth-grade boys teams took third in their respective divisions, while the…

  Doubles and singles tennis are essentially the same game, except for an obvious difference — a partner.  In singles tennis, there is no one to blame except for oneself. In doubles, if a team…

Jerome T. Smith, 82, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Wichita. Born Aug. 27, 1932, he was the son of Albert and Mary Smith of Iola. He was a graduate of Iola High School, served…

Tim McDonnell quizzed fifth-graders at Jefferson Elementary School about the many uses of a tree Tuesday afternoon. The outdoor exercise was part of a ceremony to recognize Jake Damron’s poster as tops for Iola fifth-graders…