What if the federal government shut down and few people noticed — or cared? Nearly one month since the lights went out in Washington, most Americans don’t seem all that aware, let alone upset. Perhaps…

There’s a name for attacks on civilian ships on the high seas: Piracy. That’s also an unfortunately plausible description of the Trump administration’s bombings of vessels around South America that it says are carrying drugs.…

With the postseason getting underway, many area football programs face an uphill battle as lower seeds while others come into the playoffs riding a win streak and a full head of steam. Marmaton Valley (7-1)vs.…

The Allen Community College Shooting Sports Team hosted the Coffeyville Red Ravens for a collaborative gathering at Lone Tree Gun Club. The event aimed to strengthen ties between programs, exchange ideas, and explore future in-person…

The Iola Middle School seventh-grade Mustangs improved to 5-0 after defeating the Wellsville Eagles 31-26 Tuesday night. After opening the week with a 36-6 victory over Osawatomie Monday, the Mustangs kept their momentum going in…

Three years ago, Myra Gleason and her husband Gabe moved to Iola from California to open Wild Bloom Coffee. From the start, several things about Iola stood out. “Everyone drops everything to help you,” Gleason…

Nich Lohman understood just how much Iola residents cared about their town by how hard several worked to recruit him here. At the time, Lohman was working as a pharmacist in Lenexa where one of…

A countywide job fair designed to connect employers with job-seekers in response to recent layoffs at Iola’s Gates Corporation is Thursday, Nov. 13.  Camille Lavon, Thrive Allen County’s Director of Economic Development, discussed the fair’s…

The wet weather is expected to be long gone by Halloween, allowing for youngsters to enjoy myriad activities. The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce will once again host Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30…

LAHARPE — Teams of volunteers will once again help LaHarpe residents clear their properties of junk and debris Saturday. The annual Cleanup Day, hosted by LaHarpe PRIDE, will start about 8 a.m., where groups will…