Grandparents like to regale friends with stories about their grandchildren. I’m no exception, although wife Beverly occasionally reminds me that I sometimes go a little overboard.Perhaps, but I need something to crow about.So, let me…

In their effort to save public funds, a state legislative committee is studying the merits of allowing city and county governing bodies to list official business on the Internet, rather than with an official publication…

MORAN — What began as a bang Friday night — when the Marmaton Valley High boys raced out to an 8-2 lead against the visiting Uniontown Eagles — ended in a whimper when Wildcats, after…

RICHMOND — After a strong start to the game Iola High’s Mustangs collapsed in a 65-50 loss to Central Heights on Friday night.A ‘strong start’ it was. The Mustangs led 16-3 after the first quarter.…

RICHMOND — Pressure defense helped Iola High’s Fillies get a win on a night that the ball was having a tough time finding the bottom of the net. Iola notched a 35-23 win over Central…

Iola’s favorite mind reader, Mark Toland, will perform a free show at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the Creitz Recital Hall. Toland was recently named the 2014 Best Variety Artist Nomination by Campus Activities…

PARSONS — It’s time to unhitch schools from the concept of “No Child Left Behind” and state assessment tests.Dr. Randy Watson, incoming Kansas education commissioner, noted both had served their purpose, to mixed results.Teachers were…

Giovanni Elezi’s dream is to give Iolans a taste of his native Sicily.Elezi opened the doors last month to Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant, 2402 N. State St., in the building formerly home to Ken’s Pizza, and…

Three-pointers were deadly against Allen Community College’s women’s basketball team Wednesday night. Highland’s Scotties shot their way to a 91-68 win over Allen’s Red Devils.“They shot the ball really well,” coach Katie Mahoney said. “Between…

Despite outshooting Highland Community College three shots to every two, Allen Community College’s men’s basketball team lost its first conference game, 84-77, Wednesday night.“Highland’s a good team. They made some big shots to extend their…