Month: April 2015

What occurred in Baltimore Monday night was a dreadful social commentary. No valid excuse can be made for the violence, thefts and vandalism.However, its roots are deep in the past.Consider: Many of the young black…

Kansas lawmakers say they don’t have the stomach to raise taxes. Kansans have been hit hard enough, they say. Before they vote to make more cuts to make budget, it would behoove legislators to visit…

An all-around well played day resulted in two more wins for Iola High’s baseball team on Tuesday. The Mustangs beat up Parsons for 11-1 and 4-0 wins, showcasing the best of Iola baseball.“We hit some…

After a tough loss in game one’s doubleheader against Parsons Tuesday, Iola High’s softball team came back to play their most complete game of the season. Iola lost that first game 22-19, but won 13-1…

Joseph Z. Hicks, Jr., 56, McLouth, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015.Joseph was born Sept. 5, 1958, in Iola. He was the son of Joseph and Shirley (Martin) Hicks. He served four years in the…

SALINA — Iola High’s Colby Works got in extra competition Saturday before the team’s Class 4A Regional May 8 in Parsons. Making up for missing some matches earlier in the season, Works placed sixth at…

Iola High’s golf team won its home tournament, the Buck Quincy Invitational, Monday.The team started at Cedarbrook Golf Course for the front nine holes, then moved to Allen County Country Club for the final nine.Iola’s…

On track to be $800 million in the hole Kansas legislators have waited until the wrap-up session to address the state budget. Traditionally, this is the time of year loose ends are tied off. But…

Iola is willing to work with Allen County to add street lights along South State Street.Council members voted, 8-0, to instruct staff to work with the county to put the lights between Iola’s city limits…

Iola City Council members have decided against filing for a federal grant they hoped could have funded reconstruction of U.S. 54 through town and other potential improvements, such as trail extensions.Council members Monday cited the…