WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of job postings in the United States rebounded in October from a 3 1/2 year low in September, a sign that businesses are still seeking workers even though hiring has…

CAIRO (AP) — Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the war. It would effectively end…

TOPEKA — U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas said he was disappointed Tyson Foods would permanently close a meat plant in Emporia employing more than 800 people. Tyson Foods said its ground beef and value-added…

An ongoing court case where a local teenager has been accused of raping multiple young girls has the girls’ family members frustrated. The case is sealed because of the ages of the victims involved and…

DeAnne Elaine Delaplain, age 62, of Iola, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 in Chanute. DeAnne was born on March 18, 1962, in Covina, Calif., to Dean and Dorothy (Haen) Delaplain. In 1997, DeAnne…

Vaughn Ray Walker, age 67, of Iola, Kan., passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at his home. Vaughn was born Dec. 4, 1956, in Nampa, Idaho, to Benjamin C. Walker and Jeanette (Burgess) Walker. Vaughn…

Marjorie Joan Mentzer, age 93, of Iola, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. Marjorie was born Aug. 24, 1931, at home at 403 N. Fourth St.,…

Public speaking is terrifying, even for someone with 25 years of teaching communication and speech, Dr. Todd Brand told a room filled with Allen Community College faculty, staff and students. Brand introduced himself Tuesday morning…

You can shop ’til you drop at this Friday’s Annual Downtown Iola Christmas Block Party. Celebrating its 10th year, the event includes special deals by downtown merchants who are keeping their doors open until 7…

SEDALIA, Mo. — It wasn’t always easy, but Allen Community College’s women maintained their spotless record over the weekend. The Red Devils improved to 9-0 on the season with a hard-fought 57-50 win over Northeastern…