Thrive Deputy Director Jessica Thompson announced Tuesday morning the organization recently received a $1.4 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka aimed at preserving housing throughout Allen County.  Thompson explained to Allen…

Chase Appling with the City of Iola’s Streets and Alley Department adds to a mountain range of snow several hundred feet long at the end of South Washington Avenue in Iola Wednesday afternoon. City crews…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday as they continued to negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for…

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American history. It’s the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning death…

Oh, to have the composure of Rep. Ilhan Omar.  While addressing a town hall — remember those, Republicans? — the Minnesota Democrat was approached by a man who sprayed her with “a foul-smelling liquid” from…

Given the brutish activity of masked federal, armed immigration agents in many of our cities — their disregard for the rule of law, process, and human dignity — and given also that I never thought…

The Iola Mustangs hope to snap a two-game slide when they face Pioneer League juggernaut Burlington Friday, and Iola Coach Luke Bycroft hopes to work out a few kinks before then.  The 3A Mustangs (8-8,…

The Crest Lancers picked up their second win in a row after holding off a second half rally by the Lyndon Tigers for a 50-42 victory.  The Lancers gave themselves an early advantage with an…

The deadly and dangerous actions of immigration officers in Minneapolis belie a serious threat to American law enforcement standards. Outside of Minnesota, Americans, including other law enforcement experts, are horrified by what is unfolding. The…