Larry Dean Snodgrass, 63, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017, at St John Medical Center in Tulsa. Larry was born in Iola on July 5, 1953, to Dale D. and Louann (Stoddard) Snodgrass. He…

James Guinn Anderson, 77, LaHarpe, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at his home in Sherman, Texas.He was born July 17, 1939, in Gas City. He grew up in LaHarpe, graduated from Iola High School,…

Iola police officers are investigating an alleged battery involving a student and teacher at Lincoln Elementary School.The incident reportedly occurred Wednesday, according to IPD reports.The instructor, whose name has not been released, was placed Monday…

Moran’s new fitness center, 54 Fitness, will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday.  Healthy snacks will be provided by area churches and Moran Manor will provide bottled…

Patients traveling out of the area to get treatment for their orthopedic ailments might be relieved to know there is a new guy in town, Dr. Terry Schwab. Schwab is an orthopedic surgeon, treating ailments…

Every five years for the last quarter century, Allen Community College President John Masterson has convened a series of meetings with the purpose of creating a five-year strategic plan that will highlight the college’s top…

Iola High School’s storied forensics team featured another solid season in 2017.Perhaps too successful.Of the 39 participants in competitive speaking or acting this spring, IHS churned out 32 state-qualifying events, a record for drama instructor…

An elderly woman who lives in north Iola is not an atypical example of what careless government overreach may do to those it should be most careful about serving.In her late 70s and a widow,…

HUMBOLDT — After a rain soaked week, the Humboldt Speedway roared back to life Friday night with NASCAR Whelen All-American Racing on the famed Bull Ring. The premiere division for NASCAR/Whelen All-American series at Humboldt…

Clint Stoy trotted out a new-look lineup on Friday in the final regular-season series of the year against Coffeyville Community College.After an incredible start to the season, the Red Devils have been struggling of late…