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…

PARSONS — The Corn and Soybean Field Tour 2023 is from 8 to 11 a.m. July 19 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center, 25092 Ness Rd., in Parsons. The focus will be on controlling…

Convicted as follows: Christopher L.D. Dinkel, Chanute, driving while suspended, $315 Bradden L. Dobson, Iola, no seat belt, $30 Cristofer J. Holland, Kansas City, Kan., theft of services, $315 Isaac J. Hopkins, Iola, racing on…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi Carolyn: My spouse is going through some difficult times: sudden terminal illness and subsequent death of a parent, other parent facing some long-term but not terminal illness. We both…