Mark Holland characterizes his likely opponent for the U.S. Senate, incumbent Jerry Moran, as a friendly guy. “Who doesn’t want to have lunch with Jerry Moran? He’s a very nice gentleman,” Holland said.   “The…

Iolan Roger Collins has died following a 19-month battle with COVID-19. Wife Billie announced her husband’s passing in a Facebook post Monday. “I thought today I would be whooping and hollering about the strides we…

Paul Leroy Sinclair, age 75, passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  Paul was born Oct. 9, 1946, to Jodie and Irene (Malloy) Sinclair in Iola. He graduated from…

TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson found inspiration in the 1987 movie “The Princess Bride” on Monday as he urged senators to override the governor’s veto of a GOP-drawn congressional map. Then, something inconceivable happened.…

“American Pickers” a History Channel documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking,” is in Kansas in search of treasure. In a news release through the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce, showrunners announced they…

Items recovered  at Walmart Iola police officers said several lost items turned into Iola Walmart employees were handed over to the Police Department, including cell phones, checkbooks, eyeglasses, wallets, miscellaneous jewelry, books, keys, cosmetics, hats…

Iolan April Kroenke is being noted for her photography abilities. Kroenke, proprietor of April Kroenke Photography, was listed among Senior Style Guide’s “Hot 100” winners for 2022. Her photo of Iola High School senior Harper…

ABILENE — The dashboard camera video shows eastbound Interstate 70 traffic whizzing past Dickinson County sheriff’s deputy Kalen Robison’s patrol car, which is parked crosswise in the median about three miles west of Abilene. Robison…

Did you know February is American Heart Month?  With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to be thinking about heart health! Here are some heart-related items to keep in mind. Heart disease is the…

The Southwind Extension District will host a free information meeting on Old World Bluestem at the Bressner Hall on the Woodson County Fairgrounds in Yates Center at 230 p.m. Feb. 15. Old World Bluestems are…