Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I have a very good college friend who is taking much longer to graduate than I did, but until recently, I didn’t think too much of it. Over…

Members and supporters of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate O’Shaughnessy Liquor. Owners Lindsey and Brian Shaughnessy have completed an extensive remodel of the store, converting storage space into a…

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…