The holiday season is here. It can be a joyous time, but not always for everyone. For many, especially those feeling emotionally distant or those who have recently experienced a loss, it is a time…

Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards – but then, of course, comes the tedious task of…

Most Kansas producers have been impacted in one way or another by the drought over the past few years. With El Nino on its way, many producers are weighing the ins and outs of restocking…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Jesse J. Graninger, Iola, assault, $365, probation Marvin L. Grimes, Humboldt, driving wrong direction in a one-way, $75 Tyler C. Lowe, Iola, no…

ARMA — Four members of the Marmaton Valley High School KAY Club attended the Area 2 KAY Regional Conference hosted by Northeast High School Nov. 1. The Marmaton Valley club earned the Gold Award, recognizing…

You can learn how to distribute non-titled heirlooms without starting a family feud on Nov. 16. Across generations, objects have meaning and carry history. The experiences of each person and every family is different. The…

Theft On Nov. 4, Regency Inn reported theft of bedding. Accidents On Oct. 29, a vehicle driven by John Fewins struck a deer on U.S. 54. On Nov. 4, a vehicle with an unknown driver…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My daughter is taking a year off college and I offered to let…

The Allen County Rural Volunteer Fire Department in Iola was one of 78 departments in Kansas that were awarded funding through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant (KSFRSG) Program administered by the Office of…

The Prairie Dell 4-H Club met Monday, Nov. 6. Members brought non-perishable food items for the community pantry. For roll call, members said what they were thankful for.  Leader Terri Kretzmeier reviewed how members did…