Dear Carolyn: For many years, one of my oldest friends has very kindly taken in my cats for a month every summer while I am out of town. Because they live in an apartment on…

She earned gold, platinum and double platinum trophies, special judges’ choice awards, the “A Joy To Watch” award, category winner awards and top-10 overall placement plaques and medals at Revolution Talent and Stage One Dance…

Five students with ties to Iola competed for the studio: SDA senior competition team members Klaira Hayes, Gracie Snethen, Griffin Snethen and Alivia Sharp; and SKA mini competition team member Lydia Schmidt. The dancers competed…

Fifty-four descendants of Leroy and Philena enjoyed a bountiful covered-dish dinner, followed by door prizes, overseen by Alan and Christy Ladd.  Those from the Ed Ladd family were Marcia Miller and Charles Welch, Raymore, Mo.; …

Dear Dr. Roach: What signs and/or symptoms do you need for a doctor to determine you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? — R.K. Answer: The diagnosis of COPD is suspected in people who are…

Adapted from two online discussions. Dear Carolyn: A year ago today, I learned about my husband’s affair. It’s been a challenging year. With the help of therapy, forgiveness and a ton of communication and changes…

Iolans eager to save the Santa Fe depot were gathered at the depot collecting signatures on a petition urging the railway to offer the building for sale so that it could be used for a…

Vehicle struck Joyce I. Line was exiting the Iola Walmart parking lot when her car was struck from behind by a van driven by Justin T. Briggs the early morning hours of June 22. Line…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Red, White and You,” taken from Matthew 24:3-14.   “This passage describes how the Lord would have believers live today,” Traw said. Myrna Wildschuetz played “The Statue of Liberty” for…

Improper posture plays a larger role than you might think when it comes to muscle fatigue and body aches. Here are things to look for. Fifty percent of people in the industrialized world suffer from…