INDEPENDENCE — A late-game swoon snuffed a golden opportunity for Allen Community College to pick up its first win conference win of the season Wednesday.The Red Devils went without a field goal for the final…

INDEPENDENCE — Allen Community College’s women picked up a vital win Wednesday, boosting their hopes of hosting a Region VI playoff game at the end of the season.The Red Devils took control midway through the second…

Arlene Koester, 79, Fort Scott, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Fort Scott. She was born Aug. 6, 1933, at Ironton, Mo., to J.C. and Neota (Burns) Hurt. Arlene and Archie Koester were married Jan.…

Sylvia Faye Wools, 94, Colony, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Windsor Place in Iola.She was born on May 24, 1918 in Bronson, the daughter of Anthony Wayne and Jessie (Rose) Thompson. Sylvia…

Donna Huff, 69, Iola, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Donna was born in Parsons to Robert and Florence Holtz on Dec. 8, 1943. She graduated from Humboldt…

Two Iolans were arrested by the Iola Police Department for methamphetamine offenses, following a Walmart theft investigation.On Jan. 31, it was reported to IPD that three tablet computers, binoculars, two knives and a cell phone…

After several years away from the beauty industry, Paula Dieker is returning to her passion. She has opened a public salon, House of Styles, in her home. Paula, who has held her cosmetology license for…

Elm Creek Community Garden gears up for spring The award-winning Elm Creek Community Garden (ECCG) will open for its eighth year this spring. To attribute its longevity to the Iola community is an understatement. Since…

Dear Kansas Legislators,I am just completing my 31st and last year of teaching in public education. I am delighted to say that I am taking early retirement and also moving from the state of Kansas.I…

As King of England, Richard III was not well-loved.Scoliosis gave the young king a curved spine, which the superstitious and uninformed of the day took as a sign of evil. Shakespeare referred to Richard III…