Starting the week of March 4, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will install new light towers on the U.S. 169 and U.S. 54 interchange at Iola. The highway shoulders will be closed at the…

Twenty-five years ago 1999 Humboldt High School won the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Regional Contest at Pittsburg State University on Wednesday. More than 200 journalists from 15 3A and 4A southeast Kansas high schools participated…

EMPORIA — Two Iola students were among those from Emporia State University’s theatre program who attended Festival 56 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 5, in Des Moines, Iowa, from Jan. 16-21.…

The first Wednesday of each month, gardeners are invited to bring their lunch to the Southwind Extension District – Iola office to watch the K-State Garden Hour together from noon until 1 p.m. Participants are…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’m really frustrated with my wife and maybe need a reality check. My parents are so easy to be around if you know how to handle them. I…

Dear Carolyn: My young adult daughter is closer to her mom and makes no effort to see me when she’s home, though we’ve always gotten along well. I’ve tried suggesting outings I think she’ll enjoy,…

Steve Traw’s message at Carlyle Presbyterian Church on Sunday was “The Master Teacher; A Wise Builder.” The scripture reading was from Matthew 7:24-29. The Bible is often taught in proverbs, stories and parables. Mark, Matthew,…

60 years ago February 1964 Efforts toward getting a state vocational-technical training center located in this area were advanced last night with the appointment of a committee to generate local interest. ***** Bicycle registration in…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hello, Carolyn: Yesterday my teenage son was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and was prescribed meds. Two months ago, my teen daughter was diagnosed with depression and put on meds. I’ve…

Iola High School forensics students competed at Paola and Fort Scott on Feb. 24. Results follow. Paola Team Sweeps: First place Oral Interpretation of Prose: Max Andersen – sixth place Oral Interpretation of Poetry: Demarco…