With the state’s purse strings pulled even tighter, finding alternative sources of funding is a constant chore for local school administrators. That’s why Brian Pekarek, USD 257 superintendent of schools, has become a champion of…

Life can take one in many directions. For Wanda Waugh, 78, her path has been blazed by hard work, something she knew from an early age growing up in the Iola area. “I grew up…

For many Square B 4-H Club members, they need look no further than their parents or grandparents to learn about the group’s roots.  Even former members are getting a history lesson or two, reports Wade…

Tom Williams thinks his role as Allen County Sheriff will help bring a higher level of expertise to the Allen County Commission. Williams filed to run for position No. 2 on the county commission on…

Kansas Rep. Bill Otto called himself “sick” over portions of the Kansas legislative session that wrapped up Sunday night with a $14.3 billion budget on the governor’s desk, but with several unanswered issues. “It’s not…

Dear editor, Our family would like to convey our heartfelt thank-you to the community of Iola for the past five years. We were welcomed with open arms from the day we arrived. We are particularly…

Kansas will have a year to learn whether huge tax cuts will produce equally huge economic growth. The Legislature passed a budget Sunday and went home, leaving what has been labeled a “nuclear option” tax…

UNIONTOWN — Two years ago Joe Kuns hadn’t used a camera much. Then, a photography instructor at Uniontown High changed his focus on life. The UHS senior is now looking forward to a career as…

Amy Shannon is always eager to find “out of the box” learning opportunities for her art students at Iola High School. She called Abigail St. Clair’s stained glass window project a perfect example of learning…

BURLINGTON — Crest High has two girls and two boys state-bound in Kansas class 1A track competition. Southern Coffey County High will send two girls to the 2012 Kansas High School All-Class State Track and…