A not-so-funny thing happened to Gene Myrick on the campaign trail. Myrick, who had previously served six years on the Iola City Council, had filed in June to regain a Council seat. Less than two…

Kim Peterson sees unfinished business on the Iola City Council. Since she took office 4½ years ago, Peterson points to several noteworthy city achievements, such as getting the Peerless Products plant in town and plans…

Truck drivers hauling material to and from Monarch Cement Co. in Humboldt face a particularly troublesome stretch of road on K-39 west of Chanute toward Fredonia.  Kent Webber, president of Monarch, shared his concerns about…

Federal grants brought a huge influx of cash to transportation projects in recent years, Kansas Department of Transportation leaders reported at Thursday’s Local Consult meeting. In addition to seeking input on projects, the state officials…

Joelle Shallah often thinks of her kids when at Iola City Council. Not because she misses them, though she surely does. Rather, it’s because she hopes to build the type of community that would inspire…

Darcus Kottwitz believes that serving on Iola’s City Council requires the right mix of strong business sense and a kind heart.  “I don’t think there’s been enough consideration, research and budgeting in the council’s recent…

County leaders will look at recycling programs in other counties after a volunteer-led effort disbanded more than two weeks ago.  Commission Chairman David Lee and Road and Bridge Director Mark Griffith planned to travel to…

With infrastructure funds flowing from Washington, D.C., It’s in Iola’s best interest to apply for every penny it can, Mayor Steve French said. “That money’s gonna go someplace,” French said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.…

District Judge Daniel Creitz, center, speaks to a smattering of residents in Moran about an upcoming vote on proposed renovations and expansion to the Allen County Courthouse. County voters will decide the fate of the…

Erik Larson, a six-time New York Times bestseller who was set to be in Iola Saturday, has postponed his appearance until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Tickets for Larson’s show — part of the Bowlus…