Whatever led TV, internet and cell phone service to go belly-up for several hours a week ago Friday in Humboldt was of minuscule importance compared to the tragic damage and suffering that began to unfold…

Genetic engineers are on the cusp of growing leather — without the animal — by a means of creating a bovine-like collagen from yeast, according to this week’s Economist magazine. The sturdy proteins can then…

It comes as no surprise that Donald Trump gave a presidential pardon to former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The two are kindred spirits in their disdain for immigrants — legal or otherwise. It was only…

In the months ahead local school board members will decide what USD 257 will do to deal with building needs that are a constant and nagging source of concern.We can build new schools for all…

The new grocery store coming to town still has many up in arms about city and county “gifts” worth about $218,000 to lure it Iola’s way. Between the two entities and Iola Industries, a total…

Americans could take some comfort Monday night when President Trump said that he listened, consulted and weighed the advice of military advisors in his decision to up the ante in Afghanistan.For once, the president wasn’t…

For a brief time Monday afternoon cool breezes blew, the cicadas piped down and the skies slightly darkened for a solar eclipse. It was like wearing sunglasses, only without the glasses.And for those equipped with…

To survive, a family needs an income of at least 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.In Allen County 5,215 people live below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. That is almost equal to…

Like President Trump, I’m no historian. So I do my homework. Would that he.Earlier this week Mr. Trump painted George Washington and Gen. Robert E. Lee as not only contemporaries, but practically best friends when…

“It occurs to me that, just as the Carthaginians hired mercenaries to do their fighting for them, we Americans bring in mercenaries to do our hard and humble work. I hope we may not be…