Hope Unlimited received a major boost in fundraising for its capital campaign, Building Hope, thanks to a recent donation of $14,585.47 from Your Community Foundation’s Women Helping Women fund. Hope Unlimited, a non-profit that provides…

Marmaton Valley High School will crown its 2024 Winter Homecoming king and queen when the Wildcats host Yates Center Friday, Feb. 2. King hopefuls are, seated from left, Kody McVey and Chase Smith. Queen candidates,…

“A Sign in Cana,” from John 2:1-11 was Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday at Colony Christian Church in a series about the road of discipleship. When Jesus turned water to wine at the wedding in…

Jay Thyer was appointed Iola chief of police this morning by city commissioners. Thyer has been a member of the Iola police force since 1963 and was acting chief when he was appointed. He replaces…

With the turning of the calendar from 2023 to 2024, many Americans have likely set their New Year’s resolution to stick to “healthier” habits or routines. According to a research study conducted by the Fisher…

Do you know how the playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? How about initial money for a festival? In any community,…

Improve your health and independence through strength-building exercises at Southwind Extension District, 1006 N State St., Iola. Beginning Feb. 6, the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9…

BRONSON — “Stitching All Together Now” was the theme of the Rag Quilt Sewing Class for kids offered by the Bronson Public Library. The goal of the class was for kids to learn how to…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message “Nathanael’s Conversion” was from John 1:43-51. When Nathanael questioned whether Jesus could really be as good as people were saying, Peter simply said come and see. Brant McGhee read from Matt…

Gary McIntosh, Fort Scott SAR chapter VP, drove his pickup truck and joined 30+ veterans, DAR and SAR volunteers Thursday afternoon in “retiring” the wreaths on display at the national cemetery. Thousands of wreaths had…