For the past 50 years, a staple of Tony Leavitt’s autumns has been deer hunting, setting up camp in a sequestered tree stand in the pre-dawn hours. “I’ve never been afraid of just walking out…

Under Kansas law, each county is responsible for providing its own court facilities. Kansas is divided into 31 judicial districts, which allows those counties to share resources and personnel. The chief judge supervises those employees,…

Paul Porter’s attempt to get his name taken off the ballot for the upcoming Iola City Council election was unsuccessful. Porter said he filed for the Ward 1 seat, thinking it was going to be…

While some folks are still picking out their Halloween costumes, Chelsea Lea has her sights set on a bright and shiny Christmas season. Lea, proprietor of Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy, is once again spearheading efforts…

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel bombed areas of southern Gaza where Palestinians sought safety, killing dozens of civilians and at least one senior Hamas figure Tuesday in attacks it says are targeted at…

Iolan Stan Grigsby usually has two responses when somebody asks him about astronomy: “Look up, and look it up.” Grigsby, a retired physicist and instructor, spoke to roughly 25 or so Iolans at the Iola…

Advance voting begins Wednesday on a number of local races, most notably a countywide vote on whether to approve a $9.95 million renovation to the Allen County Courthouse. There are several city and school board…

Iola’s policies regarding past-due utility payments sparked Georgia Masterson to run for City Council. Masterson is  co-founder and interim executive director of Humanity House, a non-profit that helps impoverished residents through a number of means,…

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…