To the editor: I don’t know about anyone else in Iola, but I am tired of (Ken) Rowe and (Kendall) Callahan trying to send my tax dollars or other monies I pay into the city…

Dear editor, Most people think Barack Obama was the first black presidential candidate, but he wasn’t! In 1888, Frederick Douglass held that title. If there ever was a self-made man Frederick Douglass was that. Born…

Dear editor, There are a few things in the July 2 editorial that were either expressed poorly or poorly researched. It clearly states, “… abortions are not included in this coverage.” The HHS mandate does…

Dear editor, Last Saturday evening we drove from Lawrence to Iola for the Annual Repertory Showcase 2012 performances by Cooper Studios Dance Center at the Bowlus Fine Arts building.  “Witch of the West,” the untold…

Dear editor, I don’t agree with Jacki. Iola needs more eyes, not fewer. Ralph E. Shafer, Iola, Kan.

I do not agree with Jacki Chase. I would like to speak for whom I believe to be the silent majority. If memory serves me right, this whole issue was addressed several months ago. The…

Dear editor, Another highly successful SEK League track meet hosted by Iola volunteers. I will not list the 56 names from my work list, nor those who came from the stadium to help move hurdles.…

Dear community, We thank you very much for supporting the Iola High School History Bowl Team.  This  past weekend  was the National History Bowl in Washington, D.C. We won four  and lost six rounds in …

Dear editor, The public has been asked to comment on a proposed charter ordinance changing our City Council elections to four-year staggered terms. I suggest a different model:  Reduce the council to four members plus…

Dear editor, Reconnecting conservation compliance and crop insurance has never been more important than now: the Senate and House agriculture committees are holding hearings to consider renewal of the Farm Bill, something that occurs every…