Steve Zimmerman, Sonic Equipment, spoke about the company’s role in Iola at Friday’s “See, Hear Iola!” program. Zimmerman moved to Iola about 10 years ago to work at Sonic, during which time there were only…

Allen County Historical Society Director Elyssa Jackson is going to try something different for this year’s winter meeting, and it involves everyone attending.The theme for Tuesday’s meeting, “Show and Tell,” offers residents the opportunity to…

State Representative Ed Bideau and Senator Caryn Tyson were in Iola briefly Monday evening to update members of the Farm Bureau Association of the current session of the Kansas Legislature.For Bideau, the big flag on…

Ruth Yowell, 90, Humboldt, passed away Jan. 21, 2013, at Windsor Place in Iola.Ruth was born east of Chanute on Feb. 5, 1922, the daughter of Oscar and Lillie Mar (Inman) LaSalle. She married Eldon…

Iola Planning Commission members met Wednesday night to discuss the annexation of Country Estates, as well as approval of a new home on Tennessee Street.The general consensus was that more information was needed before any…

It’s never too late to bring a hidden talent to fruition. Take Kimberly Young. She began painting when she was in her 40s and a little more than a decade later she has found success…

Local physicians and health care workers are seeing a higher number of influenza A and B cases than most years.“I’m seeing the most that I’ve seen in my 30 years of practicing medicine,” said Dr.…

The Iola Police Department, along with Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents, made key arrests last week in the fight against methamphetamine production and sales. On Jan. 19, police officers and KBI agents executed a search…

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Allen Community College’s women moved three games over .500 for the first time this season Wednesday with a 42-33 win over Kansas City, Kan., Community College. The men, however, saw their…

Austin Levi Reser, Yates Center, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, after an automobile accident. He was 16. Austin was born May 8, 1996, in Chanute, the son of Roy Akin and Valicia (Adkins). Austin…