LAWRENCE — Several students with local ties were among the nearly 9,000 University of Kansas undergraduate students who earned honor roll distinction for the 2024 fall semester. Allen County • Macie Hoag, Iola, College of…

The “Kansas Legends & Folktales” program scheduled for Thursday at the Iola Public Library has been canceled due to wintry weather. The library will not be able to reschedule the program by author Jim Hoy.

Arrest reported Iola police officers arrested Kyle Holmes of Fort Scott Friday evening in the 10 block of State Street for suspicion of battery on a law enforcement officer. Thefts reported Walmart employees told Iola…

Humboldt High’s Avery Works, left, and Karingten Hall were crowned 2025 Winter Homecoming King and Queen Friday. Both the girls and boys teams prevailed as well against visiting Cherryvale.

Arrests reported On Feb. 8, Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Jacob D. Harris, 48, Walnut, on a warrant for failing to appear in court related to child support. Deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Chanute Feb.…

Pastor Maureen Olson presented her first sermon at the Carlyle Presbyterian Church 25 years ago. On Sunday, she again returned to the local church and presented a sermon along with a communion service for all.…

Pastor Chase Riebel took his sermon “A Useful Vine” from Ezekiel 15 and John 15. God is patient with us for our sake so that everyone has a chance to repent and to bear good…

Iola Community Theatre stage actors River Hess, left, and Justin Chandlee rehearse a scene from “Catch Me If You Can,” which continues this weekend at  the ICT Warehouse, 203 S. Jefferson Ave. Tickets sell for…

Russell Stover Chocolates partnered with the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and G&W Foods to hold a Valentine’s event focused on career and community conversations. In addition to its normal flurry of activity, the Iola…

Iola Elementary School fifth-graders celebrated at Thursday’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) graduation ceremony. Lanie Mileham, Emma Wilson, Olivia Appling and Augustus Cook were chosen to read their essays. Others honored for  their essays were…