Roger D. Collins, age 60, of Iola, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, while holding Billie’s hand at Select Specialty Hospital in Dallas, Texas, after a long battle with COVID complications.  Roger was born…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High School’s basketball teams struggled to find a rhythm Saturday against Caney Valley. Humboldt lost the boys game 54-30. The girls were defeated 73-39. Caney Valley opened the girls game on a…

United Women’s Empowerment (United WE), a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, and the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas released a report earlier this month showing that gender inequality…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are considering two proposals that would make it harder for police to seize and keep cash and property from people suspected in crimes. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports  that one…

Lester B. Edwards, 76, Moran, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Overland Park Center For Rehab. Lester was born Jan. 15, 1946, in Picher, Okla., to Charles Edwards and Mamie (Thompson) Edwards.  Lester was preceded…

Judith (Judy) Ann Meats went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.  She was 77. Judy was born on May 2, 1944, in Morenci, Mich., to Walter Wayne…

Farm-City Days organizers are looking for a few helpers. An organizational meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 208 W. Madison Ave., the former Iola Area Chamber of Commerce building. The fall festival is…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kansas enters the final two weeks before the Big 12 Tournament in control of its own chances to earn at least a share of its 20th regular-season championship. There’s still time…

Iola Girl Scouts set up shop over the weekend at Iola’s First Presbyterian Church for their cookie sales. The Scouts will be at various locations in Iola over the next few weeks. The boxes, which…

Marmaton Valley High School’s Quincy Adams and Carissa Mattox were crowned 2022 Winter Homecoming King and Queen Friday, during the Wildcats’ home basketball games against Chetopa. Escorting the couple were crown bearer Kade Smith and…