Month: August 2019
A murderous madness broke out in America the weekend of Aug. 3, extending from El Paso, Texas, to Dayton, Ohio, 13 hours later. Two shootings, two inexplicable events. Many dead. This is a shock for…
WASHINGTON (AP) China decided Monday to meet President Donald Trumps latest tariff threat with defiance, letting its currency drop to an 11-year low and halting purchases of U.S. farm products. The moves, which came…
The long history of the U.S. military justice system, which predates the Constitution, offers many examples of the militarys principled devotion to honor and good conduct. Personal responsibility is key. During World War II, for…
In a state as diverse as California, with all the social, historical and economic issues that arise from our rapidly changing demographics, the idea of offering an ethnic studies course in public high schools is…
Thirty-six years ago August 1983 TOPEKA Rep. Denise Apt of Iola was elected to the Education Commission of the States steering committee at the 17th Annual ECS meeting in Denver. She replaces Kansas Gov.…
Janet Wilson and Collene Ellis hosted Mondays meeting of Kappa Alpha sorority. Fourteen members attended. The groups next fundraiser is Sept. 7 with the Trunk and Treasures, to be set up in the old Country…
The 69th annual Lindsey-King reunion was held in Iolas Riverside Park June 15. Attending were Fred and Cindy Littlepage, Makenna Shipp and Macey Shipp, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Kourtnie Littlepage, Springfield, Mo.; Randy and Cyndy Hughey,…
Don?t let age define your competition: Just ask Zoie Hesse. This summer, Zoie competed for Nelson Quarries in the Iola Recreation Department Jr. Ponytail softball league. Despite being 10 years old, Hesse thrived in a…
The peak period for hurricane season will get off to a quiet start this month, with below-average storm activity expected over the next two weeks, according to a forecast released Monday. Colorado State University said…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) The back stories of safety Tyrann Mathieu and defensive end Frank Clark are remarkably similar, starting with their rocky rides through college and right into their NFL stardom. So it…
