Month: June 2019
The annual Sinclair family picnic was held June 8 at Iolas Riverside Park. About 70 attended, most of whom were fourth or fifth generations. The get-togethers were started by Fred and Geneva Sinclair, who were…
In 1980, I covered the campaigns of candidates vying to succeed Kansas First District Rep. Keith Sebelius, who was retiring after 12 years in the U.S. House. It was the first time I remember hearing…
Doug Kobers daily commute just became a lot smoother. Kober, a long-term employee at Gates Corporation in Iola, was the winner of a drawing for a 2018 Ford Escape. The drawing was part of the…
The next time you see a commercial declaring a new era at Wells Fargo, or the next time you hear a Wells executive touting a new culture, remember Stan and Melissa West. The Wests were…
Jon Stewart is coming through once more for World Trade Center heroes and victims. Keep it up. He joined our calls in 2010, pushing Congress to create the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and a health…
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) This springs heavy rain and flooding will cause significant economic losses at many of the states 28 parks, both from damage and from closures and refunds to disappointed campers, state parks…
Jenlyn A. Molser, 61, Parsons, was flown to a Kansas City hospital Sunday following a two-vehicle accident near Mildred. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Matthew K. Weller, 40, Kincaid, was westbound on West Virginia Road,…
Twenty-one years ago June 1998 Jefferson Elementary School teacher Laura Caillouett was named 1998 Teacher of the Year by Iola Wal-Mart. Caillouett also was named USD 257s teacher of the year for 1997-98. ***** Construction…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) In the span of a week, Hunter Dozier went from the injured list to the delivery room to the star role in the Kansas City Royals 6-1 win over the…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A former Sedgwick County deputy sheriff has lost his law enforcement certification for conducting illegal traffic stops and searches. A state board revoked Joel Sutherlands certification last month, citing more than…
