Illa F. Davis-Belvoir, 87, Colony, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at Iola Nursing Center in Iola.She was born March 29,1928, in Twin Bridges, Mo., the daughter of Silas and Zora Collins.Illa loved farm animals,…

Yes, the numbers were down and yes, it was beastly hot. But Saturday night’s Charley Melvin Mad Bomber Run for Your Life is still the coolest thing in town.More than 400 sweated through the midnight…

Dr. Jack L. Guilliams, 67, Mt. Gretna, Pa., and formerly of Iola, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at home with his family. He was the loving husband of Margaret S. Burk Guilliams. On…

Rose Mary Maddox, Iola, passed into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the age of 82.Rose Mary was born Aug. 25, 1932, in St. Paul, to Michael and Alena…

Irene E. Smith, 83, Iola, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015.Irene was born Oct. 1, 1931, on a farm west of Neosho Falls, the daughter of Ira and Gertrude (Harrison) Hepler. She loved to learn…

“[T]he concern I have is what happens when we get to that point where [Osawatomie State Hospital] isn’t taking ‘involuntaries’…. It’s going to be 3 o’clock in the morning, and your deputy is going to…

TOPEKA — The guy who sits about 10 rows up and five seats in is a world champion.He has no throne. He has no V.I.P. section or suite to retreat to whenever he so pleases.…

That the world’s six leading powers joined the United States in creating an agreement that prevents Iran from developing a nuclear weapon is nothing short of miraculous.It brings a new measure of safety to the…

Nathan and Robyn Fawson, Iola, are pleased to announce the coming marriage of their daughter, Alexa Faith, to Tanner Austin Laub, son of LaDel and Leah Laub.  The marriage will take place July 25, 2015,…

Mandy Miller and William Roe, Topeka, were united in married at 6:30 p.m. June 18, 2015, in Napa, Calif. Thirty-five guests joined the couple at the beautiful Andretti Winery for the ceremony, officiated by Stephanie…