In an almost confessionary tone, Martha Davis told a group of Allen Countians last Friday morning of what she viewed as a unique experience that left her feeling a tad guilty.“I found myself feeling jealous…

As is its wont, history repeats itselfFor two weeks in October 1962 the world was on the brink of nuclear war.Cuba’s Castro, in power for three years, was delighted to flex his muscle with newly…

Dear editor.Marmaton Valley recently hosted the KSHSAA regional baseball tournament.Doug Desmarteau, athletic director of Allen Community College, was gracious and allowed us to use the college’s facilities so we could make this a memorable experience…

For the governor’s sake, let’s find the silver lining: His approval rating among Kansans has come up.Yes, it’s still in the basement, and well below that of President Trump’s, but it is up by 6…

It won’t come as a surprise if, in his innocence, President Donald Trump shared classified information to Russian leaders on their visit to the White House last week.We all have to rein in the urge…

Seven months ago voters told Kansas legislators they were tired of being Gov. Sam Brownback’s income tax guinea pig by booting out several of his stalwart supporters in the Nov. 2 election.The swamp, however, still…

President Trump signed an executive order late last week, according to an Associated Press dispatch, “to look at the public’s confidence in the integrity of the voting system.”After the November election, with Hillary Clinton winning…

There was a time in Iola when Mother’s Day was more than a nice meal and making sure to visit with mom.An event meant for just plain fun unwound for the first time on Mother’s…

Paul Zirjacks keeps his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Iola and the surrounding area. Few things of consequence slip his notice. Tuesday he came to the Allen County Commission meeting to observe…

A gaggle of hypersensitive folks in Anderson County who thought permitting a wind farm in their neck of the woods would ruin its pristine appearance got their wish. Calpine, a Houston energy company, has said…