After nearly four decades working for the City of Iola, Berkley Kerr has bid farewell to his role of Superintendent of Parks and Cemeteries. Kerr celebrated his retirement Friday with a celebration at the Riverside…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s top education official ordered public schools Thursday to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12, the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into classrooms. The directive…

HUMBOLDT — Exercise prevents disease and improves physical and mental health as well as socialization. While that’s important at any age, it’s critical for an aging population.  Silver Sneakers, a program now offered at Humboldt…

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debated at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, the first showdown of the 2024 general election season for the presumptive presidential nominees. The debate was…

Tyners named grand marshals YATES CENTER — Rick and Cora Tyner were named grand marshals for the upcoming Toronto Days parade, according to the Yates Center News.  Toronto Days is from July 1 to July…

“I’m tired and my legs hurt,” said Chad Young during a phone interview Thursday afternoon. The 52-year-old is running for the Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District being vacated by Rep. Jake LaTurner. As…

Ellery Dean Robertson peacefully passed away at Heritage Healthcare, Chanute, Kansas on Wednesday, June 24, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Humboldt,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking. The case is the most significant…

FORT SCOTT — Give ’em an inch… Iola’s Senior American Legion squad extended its winning streak to 12 games Thursday, by taking full advantage of some erratic late pitching, and doing so in dramatic fashion.…

I was wringing my hands during Thursday night’s debate. Unlike his fiery State of the Union address in March, President Biden was off-kilter. As a performer, he faltered, seemingly unable to keep up with the…