Dear editor,There comes a time in everyone’s life to stand up when you feel passionate about something. I am a 30-year transplant to this community and have enjoyed living and raising my family here.I need…

Jerri Renee Cummins, Edmond, Okla., and Jeremy Andrew Berntsen, Edmond, Okla., will unite in marriage on Oct. 4, 2014 in Pittsburg.Jerri is the daughter of Jim and Barbara Cummins, McCune.She is a graduate of Southeast…

Lois Gay Lester, 66, of rural Erie passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, surrounded by her family at home.Lois was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Iola, the daughter of Dale and Donna (Clay) Sigler.…

The Rev. Janet A. Chubb, 59, Parsons, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at Labette Health. She was pastor at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Iola.She was born Aug. 7, 1955, in Davenport, Iowa, to The…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center auditorium will come alive with music Saturday night during the Alumni Variety Show. A unique performance will grace the stage during the festivities; the Fawson family — all nine members…

Omer Knoll couldn’t help but needle his old friend and former colleague one more time, so he gave Sol Evans a call.His message to the long-time Allen Community College history educator?“I told him his head…

Allen Community College’s cross country team is heading to Stillwater, Okla., for the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree meet on Saturday. “It’s the benchmark of where your teams’ fitness is,” coach Vince DeGrado said. “I’ve always…

Iola High’s football team has struggled out of the gate, but hopes to get its first win tonight at 7:30 p.m. against Osawatomie.The Trojans are 1-2 on the season, with their win coming in week…

Just like a mama who can’t believe her little boy is now a man, it’s hard to believe the Bowlus Fine Arts Center is 50 years old. Where did the years go? And my, look…

A festive atmosphere surrounded the grand opening celebration Tuesday of the new Mothers of Miracles (MOMs) playground at Iola’s Riverside Park.Several MOMs organizers behind the $187,000 project were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, along…