BAXTER SPRINGS ? Jocellynn Tumbleson moved from LaHarpe to Baxter Springs, population of about 4,400, about a year ago because it was closer to her new job in Joplin, Mo. She stayed at a local…

Dear editor, I vote yes! As a participant in the group that evaluated our existing schools and made recommendations, I had the opportunity to see the conditions as they exist today in our schools.  I…

Dear editor, I am writing this letter to encourage you to vote yes on the school bond on April 2.  I graduated from Iola High School in 2017. I now attend the University of Kansas…

Dear editor, One of the things I have learned in my short term as mayor is the importance of narrowing down the fundamental question before the voters.  I believe the central question of the current…

Dear editor,  As a home, business and property owner in Allen County and the City of Iola, I believe we have no choice but to vote for a new school for the children in our…

I support the upcoming bond issue for several reasons. Most importantly, I believe this new elementary school, new science building and a new heating and cooling system at the middle school is the right thing…