BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — It wasn’t the prettiest of victories, but Allen Community College women’s coach Mark James has learned long ago not to apologize for winning, especially on the road.The 66-60 victory over Rhema…

Clint Bowyer, a NASCAR driver with several ties to Iola, will be featured tonight on the reality television show “Duck Dynasty.”The episode will be broadcast at 9 o’clock on A&E (Channel 41 for Cox Communications…

One of Iola’s longest standing Christmas traditions will get a cold twist this weekend.In an effort to provide even more gifts as part of their Christmas food basket, the Iola Elks Lodge is hosting a…

Robert Dehn, manager of Orscheln Farm and Home, said his store has improved its holiday specials over recent years.Orscheln will be holding a Friends and Family Night on Sunday to show their appreciation to their…

City crews will start picking up leaves at 8 a.m. Monday.The service, free to Iolans who have leaves bagged and placed at the curb of streets near their homes, will continue until all are removed.…

Jo Ann Butler has a couple of bowls filled with enticing sweets strategically placed on counters in Jones Jewelry, 5 N. Jefferson. The candy is a reward to shoppers coming in, and also may help…

No changes will be made in the speed limit on old U.S. 169 immediately north of Humboldt, Allen County commissioners decided Tuesday.Joe Weiner, on whose land a pipe yard is being constructed to support construction…

Hospital trustees have narrowed their search for a new chief executive officer to two. Further interviews, this time to include area physicians, will help decide the top candidate.Four trustees, a management team from hospital staff,…

President Barack Obama is going about the country drumming up popular support for raising taxes on the rich to avoid falling off the notorious fiscal cliff. It is doubtful that the poll numbers he generates…

ARMA — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s B team lost its defensive edge after halftime Monday.The Wildcats limited host Northeast Middle School to only two first-half points, but gave up eight points in each of the…