The month of May marks Small Business Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the powerful role small businesses play in our communities and our economy. While they may be “small” in size, their impact is…

Over the last nine years, there have been 17 cases of bovine rabies in Kansas. In several of those years, cattle were the most common domestic species diagnosed with rabies in our state. Any bovine…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Ephesians 1 about being “Identified by blessings.” God gives us every spiritual blessing we need. He chose us and adopted us as His spiritual children. We are redeemed, forgiven, enlightened…

Allen Community College honored Thursday five long-time employees who are retiring with the recently concluded school year. Honored were Russ Ryman, who has worked in the maintenance department for 36 years, Terry Powelson, 35-year agriculture…

Iola Middle School capped an eventful school year Thursday with several honors for work in and out of the classroom. Eighth-graders Kashyn Curry and Logan Thompson-Belknap were named recipients of the American Legion Award.  The…

On May 1, Prairie Rose 4-H club members spoke to Moran Ruritan. Kason Botts, Sophia Heim, and Douglas Dix each spoke about the history of 4-H and what 4-H is. Other members present were Harper…

Pastor Chase Riebel gave the message Sunday honoring mothers, “A Mother’s Influence.” Some of the things a mother can do for her children are to praise the Lord with them on a daily basis. Also…

If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon of planting to attract butterflies, you need to. I love watching butterflies flit around my yard. Not only are they enjoyable to watch, but they also serve as…

Iola Elementary School third-graders were treated to tours of the boyhood home of Maj. General Frederick Funston, the Allen County Historical Society Museum and the Old Jail Friday as part of their year-end field trip. 

Iola Preschool student Caiden Beasley was among the youngsters donning vests and other costumes in honor of an ABCs boot camp parade Wednesday at the Recreation Community Building at Iola’s Riverside Park.