Colony Christian Church Part of Jesus’ plan to redeem us was that we become children of God, (Heb 2:11.) Jesus is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. So it’s no surprise that Paul…

Audra Carol Stine, age 86, of Iola, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Wesley Hospital, Wichita. Audra was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Bronson, to Paul Swisher and Georgia Mae (Goodno) Swisher. Audra graduated…

John William Taggart passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Sebring, Fla., at the age of 77. The son of Claude and Leatha (Swinford) Taggart. He was born on July 14, 1945, in Iola. …

Allen’s volleyball team swept Highland in three sets at home Wednesday.  The Lady Red Devils (16-9; 4-4) won their first two sets with ease before facing adversity in the third set, falling behind early in…

Ralph Eugene Dowell II, 65, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at his home in Wichita.  Ralph was born on Jan. 21, 1958 to Ralph Eugene Dowell Sr. and Francis Violet (Reiter)  He is survived…

Things to watch in the Big 12 Conference in Week 7: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 23 Kansas (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (3-2, 1-1). The Jayhawks have played half of their games…

The Iola High volleyball team swept their competition when they hosted Wellsville and Burlington for their Senior Night festivities Tuesday.  The Mustangs (18-9) opened up by defeating Wellsville in three sets followed by a two-set…

HUMBOLDT — Victories over Eureka and Cherryvale helped the Humboldt High volleyball celebrate their senior night Tuesday. The Lady Cubs (25-5; 5-0) swept Eureka in straight sets, 25-21 and 25-11; followed by a three- set,…

MORAN — The Marmaton Valley High volleyball team swept Pleasanton and Chetopa while its JV squad beat out Pleasanton in a best-of-five matchup on Tuesday night.  Marmaton Valley (9-22-4) knocked out Chetopa in two sets,…

YATES CENTER — The Crest High volleyball team broke its school record for the most wins for the second straight year on Tuesday when they defeated Yates Center.  The 27th victory put them one ahead…