Dear editor, There are a few things in the July 2 editorial that were either expressed poorly or poorly researched. It clearly states, “… abortions are not included in this coverage.” The HHS mandate does…

Like Nik Wallenda inching his way high above Niagara Falls, the U.S. economy is walking a fine line. What will keep us from falling off this tightrope is prudent investing by the government in creating…

Iola firefighters were kept busy Wednesday fighting a series of grass fires in the area, two of which were attributed to fireworks usage. Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Sell said three other grass fires were extinguished…

  Now that he’s had a few weeks to think of himself as a candidate, Ed Bideau said he’d argue hard for the state’s 31 judicial districts have the option to elect district attorneys to…

Save the Children is a new program in USD 257 looking to give young children in at-risk situations a helping hand from the beginning. Leslie Hillbrandt, a former substitute teacher, has taken the reins of…

  A burn ban for unincorporated areas of Allen County will go into effect at midnight today. The timing didn’t interfere with use of fireworks, an outcome that wasn’t lost on commissioners. “A ban can’t…

Herbert Moerer, Emporia, died at his home Friday, June 29, 2012 at the age of 56. He was born in Iola on Sept. 23, 1955, the son of Robert E. (Sr.) and Patricia Ann (Marion)…

  Three brothers from the small town of Assaria are doing more for Kansas’ image than any advertising could buy. The Peterson brothers, Greg, Nathan, and Kendal, made a video to the music of the…

  The northbound ramp onto U.S. 169 will be closed at the highway’s intersection with Minnesota Road, just south of Iola on July 10. The closure is expected to run from 6 a.m. to about…

  Flames erupted from the garage at David and Marty Meadows’ at 2601 S. State St. Monday evening. Swift response by the Iola and Allen County fire departments helped keep the family home from being…