Gordon Parks was a man of many talents. Through his life he collected the titles of photographer, writer, musician and filmmaker. Jill Warford, director of the Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College, wove…

Bob and Jodie Shaughnessy hope to satisfy some sweet cravings starting Thursday.That’s when their new ice cream shop, Scoops and More, opens its doors.Scoops and More occupies the southern portion of the Shaughnessys’ restaurant, Sam…

The pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Iola has been arrested in Florida on charges of sexual battery.Michael Wayne Hill, 52, was arrested Jan. 8 in Volusia County, Fla., by sheriff’s officers on…

Randy Holtz saw a potential tragedy turn into triumph Tuesday morning.Holtz, a paramedic with the Allen County Emergency Medical Service based out of the Iola Fire Department, delivered a baby girl at the mother’s home…

PLEASANTON — On the second night of the Pleasanton Tournament, Humboldt High’s boys plastered Central Heights 81-53 to improve to 2-0 in tournament play.The Cubs won the first quarter 24-15, third quarter 28-12 and fourth…

BURLINGTON — It was inevitable the Mustangs were going to win Tuesday night. Unfortunately, it was Rock Creek’s Mustangs that came away winners and not Iola High’s. Rock Creek shot its way to a 67-37…

BURLINGTON — A valiant effort by Iola High’s Fillies fell short in a 41-36 loss to a solid Labette County team Tuesday night in the first round of the Burlington Invitational.“We were a few offensive…

Leah Gardner, 79, Leavenworth, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at her home.  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Highland Cemetery, Iola. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Belden…

Wayne L. Luedke, 90, Colony, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at his home.Wayne was born Jan. 27, 1924, in Tribune, the son of Charles and Estella (Niswonger) Luedke and grew up in Missouri.He served in…

A huge third quarter spark ignited Iola High’s freshman Mustangs to a 49-38 win over Chanute on Tuesday night.“We came out and were flat in the first half and didn’t have a lot of energy,”…