Allen Community College music instructor Ted Clous will perform a number of original songs at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday as the part of the ACC Library’s Cultural Series. He will joined by special guests Matt Kleopfer,…

Matt Kleopfer and Mary Kay Heard both remember vividly their first meeting more than four years ago. Kleopfer, Iola High School’s incoming high school and middle school music instructor, was introducing himself to the community.…

Sarah and David Griesel, Howard, are the parents of Leah Frances Griesel, born Feb. 5, 2016, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.…

Dear editor, I enjoyed the recent articles on bootlegging. Regretfully, I was unable to attend the presentation at the Allen County Historical Society, but was wondering if anyone made any comments or mention of our…

By Rep. Kent Thompson There are some days in Topeka that aren’t much different than a day on my farm, filled with hard work and wading through the manure. After being elected, I received the…

Few things are more delightful when the time comes than being able to brag on your grandkids. I’ve done my share, and I’m always eager to give an ear to others. John Brocker stopped by…

Joan Marie Dix, 69, Iola, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Joan was born Sept. 5, 1946, in Iola, the daughter of Carl and Pauline (Madison) Grogan. She grew up…

Marilyn Wheeler Drake, 85, left this earth for her heavenly home Friday, May 6, 2016, at Windsor House in Iola, Kansas. She will always be known for her wonderful smile and serving heart. Marilyn was…

Becky Robb gave kids and adults a chance to see, pet and bond with a wide representation of her menagerie at Riverside Park Thursday. “This is the fourth year I’ve had the animals here,” Robb…

G ARNETT — The Quilt Lady lives in a small house surrounded by trailer homes on a hill overlooking a lake. Inside, the house is dimly lit, the afternoon sun pressing softly against closed blinds. …