Gerald Robert (Jerry) Utley, 79, of Iola, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Medicalodges Fort Scott. Jerry was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Pipestone, Minn., to Marvin F. Utley and Florence H. (Lange) Utley.  He…

By the end of the week, Iola’s crews may be close to doing their first full sweep through town to haul off piles of brush, limbs and downed trees toppled in the July 14 storm…

Myron Gene Rush, age 91, of Iola, passed away July 19, 2023, at Medicalodges of Iola. Myron was born July 20, 1931, in rural Erie, to Guy O. Rush and Nina G. (Heaton) Rush. Myron…

A church is much more than a physical building, Father Daryl Stanford notes. A vibrant, healthy church is one that connects with and serves the community, he said. That’s part of Stanford’s draw to St.…

Jim D. Maloney, 70, Iola, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Medicalodges of Iola. Jim was born Nov. 2, 1952, in Iola, to Joe Maloney and Helen (Gregory) Maloney.  Jim is survived by son, Jimmie…

Ukraine kicked off a long-awaited thrust in its counteroffensive with an armored assault on Russian fortifications in the south that may be part of a push to cut Moscow’s land link to its strongholds in…

The Allen County Landfill will get another tool to try to control wayward trash. Commissioners approved the purchase of a new hydroseeder, a machine that sprays water and chemicals on the refuse pile to keep…

The U.S. national women’s soccer team is worth watching, not only as the favorites to win this year’s Women’s World Cup. They’re also at the forefront of a struggle for better treatment of workers —…

Grant LaHaye is a busy man this time of year, running the LaHaye Bucking Bulls which will put on the Bull Bash show at the Allen County Fair Friday and Saturday night.  The LaHaye Bucking…

U.S. economic growth unexpectedly picked up steam in the second quarter thanks to resilience among consumers and businesses in the face of high interest rates. Gross domestic product rose at a 2.4% annualized rate after…