KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Even before summer officially began, parts of Kansas and Missouri saw the year’s first heat wave stress an electrical grid nearly consumed by a cold snap just a few months ago. …

The East Central Kansas Model T Ford Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, in the conference room of the Burlington Library located on Highway 75. The main entree will be…

A former Iola Police officer who worked for the department less than a year had his law enforcement certification revoked for numerous incidents of misconduct. The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training ordered…

Chase Riebel gave the Communion Meditation, reminding us of the gift we get through the body and blood of Jesus. We often put a lot of importance on “things,” that is, the bread and wine/juice,…

Bernard John Nilges, age 98, of Iola, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home. He was born August 24, 1922, in Scipio, the son of Samuel P. Nilges and Mary Catherine Peine Nilges. …

Sondra Sue Peterson, 74, of Yates Center, passed away Tuesday morning, June 22, 2021, at the Harry Hynes Hospice Unit in Wichita. Sondra was born Feb. 11, 1947, at Pittsburg, the daughter of Robert L.…

Austin Hendrix has been called to serve. He may only be 21, but the 2018 Crest/Allen Community College grad has become the newest senior pastor at Community Church of the Nazarene in Iola. Initially inspired…

Crews with Veterans Worldwide install new sod at the Iola football stadium earlier this week. Lead contamination was found in about a third of the stadium infield, which was remediated by Veterans Worldwide. Donations, including…

Longtime volunteer Donna Culver is always eager to help others. She’s even played a role in fighting crime.  Culver is a charter member of the Allen County Crime Stoppers, an organization that provides anonymous tips…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on his top legislative priority. Biden…