HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Salvation Army has once again teamed up with INeedA Cleaners for their annual coat drive to assist local families. While community members donated a good amount of adult coats, the Salvation Army reports a shortage of youth and toddler sizes compared […]

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College sophomore Bodee West has earned the American FFA Degree, the National FFA Organization’s highest degree, recognizing years of achievement in agriculture, leadership and community service. West, a graduate of Oklahoma Union High School in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, is pursuing […]

FRONTENAC, Kan. — More than 130 vendors, agricultural demonstrations and a free outdoor concert will highlight the Southeast Kansas Farm Show Nov. 5–7 at Camptown Events Center in Frontenac. The three-day event welcomes farmers, agriculture enthusiasts and families, with free admission for all attendees. Indoor […]

LYONS, Kan. — Elections are the foundation of democracy, and the responsibility of protecting every vote is taken seriously by the Rice County Clerk & Election office. During the November 3 General Election, Rice County experienced unexpected technical difficulties with ballot scanners that prevented some […]

All City of Iola Offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will also be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The closures include the Recreation Office and Building.  Recreation Calendar (Nov. 4, […]

McPherson, Kansas – The McPherson College Women’s Soccer team has clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2019, and for the first time since 2012, McPherson is hosting a KCAC Quarterfinal match. The #4 seeded Bulldogs host #5 seed Avila University […]

McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College women’s basketball team hosted McPherson College on Tuesday night, falling 68-55 despite strong offensive performances from Mia Kittner and Kylee Jones. Kittner led all Central scorers with 22 points, knocking down five three-pointers while shooting 50 percent from beyond […]

McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College men’s basketball team attempted to beat the McPherson College Bulldogs for the third year in a row in this Mayor’s Cup matchup, but ultimately fell to the Bulldogs, 76-50. The Tigers put together a competitive first half, trailing the […]

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling defeated Barclay 107-59 on Wednesday at Gleason Center. The Warriors built control early with a 13-0 first-half run from 15:31 to 13:34, moving from a 10-7 lead to 23-7. The Warriors controlled the first half with three separate unanswered scoring runs […]

With all 13 players finding the scoring column, the Barton Community College women’s basketball team opened its 2026-27 season Tuesday evening with an 80-30 victory over the Kansas Wesleyan junior varsity squad inside Fleske Fieldhouse. Leading 49-20 at halftime, Barton held Kansas Wesleyan without a […]