Iola’s Rotary Club strengthened ties with close friends in South America this week, writing the latest chapter in a story of friendship that spans countries and more than three decades of service. Five Rotarians from…

As a religious and community leader, the Rev. Phyllis Stutzman fears the movement known as Christian nationalism is a grave threat to American democracy. Government and religion have important roles in our lives, but when…

In a narrow vote this week, the Federal Trade Commission approved a rule that will ban the vast majority of noncompete clauses by U.S. employers, which have long prevented workers from switching jobs or setting…

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the United States and China as…

Amie VanNice bought a house nearly 20 years ago when she was a young, new mom filled with dreams about what she could do to create a home for her family. As the years passed,…

Damage On April 24, a flower pot was damaged in the 600 block of East Street. Arrest On April 25, Levi Goddard, 38, of Iola, was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamines, possession of…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Brian D. Beerbower, Iola, no seat belt, disobey traffic control signal, $225 Franlkin J. Handley, Iola, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana,…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly sliced tens of millions of dollars from the state budget through a series of line-item vetoes, striking out funding to deploy the Kansas National Guard to the Mexico border, support…

Gary Leroy Green died Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Iola. He was born on May 22, 1950, and was adopted as an infant by Irel “Fenny” and Pearl Riley Green. A memorial service will be…

EMPORIA — Emporia State University recognized more than 700 undergraduates named to the university honor roll for the fall semester, including several from the local area. From Bronson:  Dawn Bradford From Iola: Rachel Shaffer, Sidney…