Donald L. Stewart, 87 of Springfield, Mo., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with his wife Shirley by his side holding his hand. Don was born to Walter and Elsie…

Iola High School’s summer football training will begin Monday, with extra health precautions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The sessions will be at the football stadium at Riverside Park from 6:30 to…

Rep. Kent Thompson, rural LaHarpe, has filed for re-election to represent the 9th District in the Kansas House of Representatives. “Our state faces challenging times ahead,” said Thompson in a press release. “As Kansas recovers…

Allen County is completely open for business once more, following a decision by Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday, and given the response of commissioners. In essence, following the governor’s decision, “Ad Astra: A Plan to…

A most unusual summer will cap Tony Piazza’s teaching career at Allen Community College. With the 2019-20 school year officially in the books, Piazza has one piece of unfinished business — the 21st annual Allen…

The Kansas Athletic department has implemented pay cuts and furloughs to all employees as a response to anticipated financial difficulties presented by the coronavirus pandemic. KU athletic director Jeff Long announced the move in an…

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven’t heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a tremendous support.…

Dear Carolyn: My girlfriend and I are in our mid-20s and have lived together for almost three years. Her parents used to live hours away and we only saw them on holidays. They retired last…

NFL owners last week tabled a proposal to reward teams that hire minority coaches by giving them a better third-round draft pick. However, teams will be required to interview at least two minority candiate from…

The Department for Children and Families along with its community partners is distributing food to Kansans as part of the disaster household distribution program.  In Iola, food packages will be distributed from 4 to 6…