Anna Samp was a thoughtful and generous woman, as any number of her contemporaries living in an Indian camp would testify more than a century ago.Samp was Don Bauer’s grandmother. He recalled tales about the…

Dear editor:Too many people think the answer to world problems and personal ones is to be mean and hateful. As a person who is nice and considerate and gets taken advantage of too often, this…

Stephanie Jo Findley, 49, Iola, passed away at her home Aug. 3, 2014.She was born Dec. 10, 1964, in Hutchinson, the youngest child of Othal “Pete” and Alberta “June” (Avery) Peterson’s five children. On Dec.…

Fred and Alison Bunney were ready to move many of their belongings to their new home at 806 South St.Instead, they find themselves seeking refuge in a camper for the time being.A Monday afternoon fire…

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan (DVIDS Media Services) — Iola native Spc. Austin Gott, 20, from Rough Rider Company, 1st Squadron Tiger, 3d Cavalry Regiment, has been doing welding projects for numerous organizations  on forward operating base…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Elementary School is starting the school year in style by offering a night of free food, fun and — best of all — free school supplies.Family Fun Night is scheduled from 6…

As parents brought their children to Iola High School for USD 257’s district-wide enrollment Wednesday, some may have taken the opportunity to see to the educational needs of the smallest members of their family. Parents…

This is a story about Dorothy, who is not from Kansas, but made this state her home. This is not a fairy tale about witches and wizards, however; this is a story about looking at…

Roberta S. Mack, 51, Topeka, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in her home. A celebration of her life is being planned for her graveside service at LaHarpe Cemetery. Arrangements are still pending. A full obituary…

Lawrence “Larry” Norman Mueller, 81, Iola, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014.He was born Jan. 9, 1933, in Tampa, the son of H.F.K. Mueller and Matilda (Bielefeld) Mueller. He graduated from Tampa High School…