Ithyl L. Newman, 88, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Windsor Place in Iola.She was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Elvins, Mo. Ithyl worked for many years at the Iola IGA and was known…

On Jan. 10, Allen Community College lost one of its most dedicated and passionate workers, Jo Lannel Cuppy. She died at the age of 50 in her hometown of Bronson after a long struggle with…

A Bronson woman and her daughter face several criminal charges after crashing their vehicle while fleeing officers.The Iola Police Department reported Tammy Heintzelman, 45, and Chelsea Brantley, 21, both of Bronson, were arrested after they…

Merryl McRae is a natural skeptic.A recent call from an anonymous source, for example, claiming to have seen a report of a long-lost photo album featuring several of McRae’s ancestors went unanswered.“I just figured it…

OVERLAND PARK — Allen Community College’s mens basketball clinched first place in Region VI East Division 1 on Wednesday night.The Red Devils defeated Johnson County 87-66. They secured the region because Cowley beat Independence. The…

Friday night lights could become Thursday evening lights or Saturday morning natural light. It may not happen in the next couple of years, but referees may become scarce for Kansas high school athletics.“The group that…

Norman Shackelford, 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Iola. He was born May 2, 1921 in Platte County to William and Barbara (Tull) Shackelford.Norman was an electrician and retired from Kansas City Power and…

Berkley Wayne Kerr, 76, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Berkley was born Aug. 16, 1938 in Boone County, Mo., the son of Elvin and Elizabeth (Forbis) Tennyson. His…

Wilfred Wayne Gillham, 89, passed away at Diversicare in Chanute on Feb. 14, 2015. Wayne was born Jan. 28, 1926 in Bayard, the son of Walker Albert and Martha Viola (Stark) Gillham. He was raised…

Iola High’s Mustangs weren’t able to complete a comeback against Osawatomie in a 57-43 loss Tuesday night.Trailing 31-14 at the half, it looked as if it was going to be another big win for Iola’s…