Court proceedings continued Wednesday for Amber Boeken and Joshua Knapp, both charged with first-degree murder in the death of Iolan Shawn Cook. Magistrate Judge Thomas Saxton set status hearings for both at 1:30 p.m. July…

The stifling heat appears to have been a contributing factor in the death of an Iola man Tuesday, Sheriff Bryan Murphy said. Michael R. Karr, 37, was at work Tuesday as a pulling unit operator…

Carol Lee Troll, formerly of Eureka, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado, at the age of 79. She was the sister of Iolan Judy Sloan. Memorial services will…

GAS — Council members tabled consideration of a water rate increase Tuesday evening, until it is determined whether the city will have to honor a raise in Iola wholesale rates. Gas purchases its water from…

The final graduate of Iola High School’s 137th graduating class received his diploma Tuesday in a special graduation ceremony. A second graduation was held in the lecture hall for Nate Streeter, who missed Iola’s May…

Allen County Commissioner Jim Talkington said Tuesday he thought a “disinterested third party should look at” alleged drug tampering within the Emergency Medical Service. The case is being investigated by the county’s sheriff department. Ambulance…

The very fact that Iola retailers feel the effect of an ordinance restricting the sale of tobacco products to those under 21 means that it is working.  Supposedly, the ordinance is making such a dent…

Dr. Andrew Anthony Armato, 89, died peacefully Monday, June 13, 2016, at home in Maui, Hawaii, after a sudden illness, with his family and his favorite Frank Sinatra songs playing.  He was one of three…

ALTAMONT — Iola coach Doug Kerr had his first look at the 2016 Mustang football team on Tuesday during a joint practice with area teams at Labette County High School.  The team had 20 players…

Dear editor, It is time to think about how we will vote for our future legislators. Kent Thompson, House member for District 9, has helped accomplish all that was possible for the best interests of…