A new two-way video system will enable a stroke victim at the local hospital to receive an expert diagnosis and care from neurologists based at Research Medical Center in Kansas City through a program called…

Iola Councilman Jonathan Wells applauded Allen County commissioners Tuesday for their efforts to attract a grocery store — namely G&W Foods — to Iola.While prefacing comments by saying he wasn’t speaking for Iola or its…

Eight years out from a massive tornado, Greensburg is an architect’s dream come true.In a way it’s like a virtual SimCity, the video game with contrived communities. Everything seems laid out in cookie-cutter fashion with…

Floreine Applegate Purvis, 91, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Windsor Place in Iola.She was born June 16, 1924, in Kanopolis, the daughter of Orville Holly and Hazel Lucille (King) Gilkison.The family later moved…

As Iola City Council members continue to discuss the city’s 2016 budget, they’ll need to be aware of potential expenditures dealing with growth.City Administrator Carl Slaugh addressed some of those issues Monday, including a pending…

The Parent Teachers Organization will come under one umbrella for the new school year.When the  school district switched to attendance centers in March, parents thought it best to combine the three elementary school PTOs to…

As the odds against Cheyenne Reno continue to mount, Chelsea Reno finds solace from an unexpected source of inspiration.That’s Cheyenne.“That’s the thing,” Chelsea said. “She is always in such a great spirit. She’s always happy.”Cheyenne…

Iola City Council members will wait until July 13 before deciding whether to alter the flow of traffic around Iola Middle School.The Council tabled a decision on making portions of East and Jackson streets one-way…

FORT SCOTT — Iola AA American Legion Post 15 secured four more wins this weekend before losing in the final round of the Adam LaRoche Tournament in Fort Scott.After the first day of pool play…

Elaine B. Page, 97, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Moran Manor in Moran.Elaine was born Jan. 10, 1918, on a farm between Mildred and Bayard, the daughter of Clarence and Dessie (Davis)…