President Trump is retreating from the proposal to set up a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund as a settlement of his lawsuit against his Internal Revenue Service. “We’re not moving forward with the fund. Period,” acting…

TOPEKA — Corporate income tax collections in Kansas have almost halved since last year, while other sources trend above estimates, according to a new state revenue report. At the end of May, tax collections totaled…

Charles “Chuck” Nolan Hutton Jr., 70, of Iola, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026. He was born on Jan. 25, 1956, in Iola, to Charles Nolan Hutton Sr. and Roberta Jean (Gumfory) Hutton. He and Marsha…

Mavis LeAnn Kline, age 2, of Iola, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Mavis was born on March 15, 2024, in Chanute, to Tim and Ciara Kline.…

Efforts to transform two of Iola’s former elementary schools into much-needed housing continue to advance, though construction remains at least several months away. USD 257 Superintendent Stacey Fager said BNIM, the Kansas City-based architecture and…

WASHINGTON — The United States is proposing tariffs of at least 10% on imports from most major trading partners following an investigation into forced-labor practices, as President Donald Trump seeks to rebuild the sweeping tariff…

Bargain hunters, assemble! Thirty-six sellers have signed up for Iola’s annual Citywide Garage Sale this weekend. Maps are available at the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce at 10 W. Jackson Ave from 9 a.m. to…

The community will send off Iola High School’s Underhogs competition BBQ team at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at the IHS parking lot. The Underhogs are headed to Dallas to compete in the National High School BBQ…

MORAN — The 129th annual Moran-Marmaton Valley Alumni Association banquet and reunion was held on Saturday, May 23, in the MVHS Commons.  Vice President Chris Elmenhorst, Class of 1978, welcomed the 85 alumni and guests.…

MORAN — Youngsters of all ages are exploring the nature of God this week, through the annual Moran Vacation Bible School. The weeklong session culminates with a community church service Sunday at the Moran City Park.…