Commission approves courthouse studies
Miami County commissioners soon will know exactly what they’re dealing with before making a decision about restoring, improving or expanding the Miami County Courthouse.
July 2025
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Braving the heat to enjoy some fun at the fair
Coming in from the sweltering, mugginess of the Kansas Amazonian weather, covered in sweat (yes, women do sweat. I am dripping), I’m very uncomfortable. To be truthful, I am almost sick.
Photographer records rodeo history
Award winning professional rodeo photographer Terri Abrahamsen of Skiatook, Okla., will return to Mound City on Aug. 8 and 9 to capture the action at the 2025 Linn County PRCA Rodeo.
Modeling lives of service for our children
A milestone birthday earlier this month got me thinking about my parents and what their lives looked like at my age, which is vastly different from my life.
Miami County Fair celebrates 80th year
PAOLA – The Miami County Fair celebrated its 80th Anniversary with a yellow brick road to the Wizard of Fashion 4-H style revue, livestock judging, two-days of rodeo with a whole lot of mudding going on, brownie sundaes and funnel cakes, parade and a host of shows for cows, dogs, goats, horses, pets, pigs, poultry, rabbits and sheep.
Midwest Hearing Aids announces new ownership under longtime audiologist
PAOLA - Midwest Hearing Aids, Kansas’ largest hearing aid provider, has announced a change in ownership. Dr. Zack Miller has taken over the business from previous owner Chris Spencer.
Walker Automotive Services brings 45 years of experience to Paola
PAOLA – Working on automobiles has always been in CJ Walker’s blood.
DONNA BRANDT
Donna Marie Wheeler, the only child of Dolphus and Dorcus (nee Fancher) Wheeler was born on December 11, 1937, in Berryville, Arkansas. Of humble roots and an ill mother, she…
Kiddie Tractor Pull contestants give it their all
PAOLA – Young contestants grimaced, grunted and gritted their teeth as they dug down deep for a little more pedal power during the annual Kiddie Tractor Pull at the Miami County Fair.
City of Louisburg asking residents to conserve water
LOUISBURG – A water conservation order is in effect for Louisburg city residents and businesses because of an issue with the water intake system at the city’s water plant.