Reason Rayne Hannum, 4-month-old daughter of Savannah Haner and Frank Hannum, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014.Reason was born June 21, 2014, in Iola, the daughter of Frank Robert Hannum and Savannah…

Many children and teenagers in today’s society have to be pushed by their parents or guardians to accomplish certain goals, from gaining good grades in school to joining a 4-H club. Not Humboldt High senior…

Armed with numbers, budget figures and more than a few trophies, soccer advocates are nearly ready to take another kick and try to introduce the sport to Iola High School.A small group of soccer backers…

French women are launching a protest against the Monoprix supermarket chain for what they claim is sexist pricing.Seems pink razor blades cost more than gray. Pink shaving cream more than white. And pain relievers tailored…

GAS — The old Gas School is on the cusp of being ready for use as a community center.Gas council members were told Monday night a chairlift had been installed to make the sunken gymnasium…

Fighting sexual assault on college campuses is a growing national concern thanks to advocates and victims who are working to make sexual crimes easier to report.Addressing these crimes is part of the college’s responsibility, Cynthia…

A panel of local Vietnam War veterans spoke about their experiences in southeast Asia, their thoughts on current military issues, especially veterans’ health care and other benefits, and a host of other topics.The panel discussion…

M. Louise Schomaker, 94, Iola, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Iola.Louise was born April 1, 1920, in Rich Hill, Mo., the daughter of Henry and Etta (Stark) Wells. Her…

It all comes down to power.Internet service providers want the right to dictate who gets preference over the Internet. Content providers such as Google and Netflix, on the other hand, are fearful of the shrinking…

Iola Middle School held its annual IMS Wrestling Classic at the high school Tuesday night.“Overall, the young men wrestled hard,” coach Jason Bates said. “It’s difficult to practice with only three wrestlers that all are…