For a good portion of the first half, Allen Community College’s strategy was working perfectly. Visiting Independence Community College had brought its high-octane offense to the ACC gym,  but the Red Devils had largely neutralized…

A frigid night from the field has Allen Community College’s women in an 0-2 hole to start conference play.The Red Devils missed 31 of their first 35 field goal attempts, courtesy of a rugged Independence…

WSU Shockers to share love of music The Iola High School band will be amplified at Friday’s basketball games thanks to the addition of the Wichita State University Shocker Sound band.The WSU band will be…

A grant for $95,000 will go toward the salaries of a full-time dentist and full-time hygienist at Iola’s dental clinic operated by the non-profit Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg. The clinic is…

Mayor Bill Shirley will not seek re-election.Shirley, 75, has also served as a city commissioner 10 years.“Many exciting things lie ahead for Iola,” Shirley said, including opening of the new Allen County Hospital on North…

Virginia Lea Bland, 65, Iola, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at her home.On June 17, 1965, Virginia married Orva M. Bland Sr. They made their home in Le Roy for six years before moving…

BURLINGAME — A cold night from the field did in Southern Coffey County High’s girls Tuesday.The Lady Titans connected on only 6 of 44 field goal attempts in a 35-22 loss to host Burlingame High.The…

ST. PAUL — Momentary lapses proved costly for Marmaton Valley High’s boys Tuesday.“There were times defensively when we would make them work the ball around 30 or 40 seconds before they could get a shot,”…

YATES CENTER — A blistering start from visiting Cherryvale High put Yates Center High’s boys in an early hole they could not escape Tuesday.The Chargers led 23-6 after one period, enough to keep the Wildcats…

HUMBOLDT — Despite a valiant effort from Humboldt High’s girls in the first half of Tuesday night’s game versus Fredonia, an offensive onslaught from the Yellowjackets had the Lady Cubs feeling their “sting” by the…