Iola United Methodist Women are thinking of others during the Lenten season. At their Feb. 28 meeting, members agreed to donate a certain amount for material blessings we have that aren’t available to many in…

John Wayne Griesel, son of David and Sarah (Dunn) Griesel, Howard, was born Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. John weighed 8.15 pounds and was 21 inches long. He…

HUMBOLDT — A birthday celebration for Jean Frederick’s 90th birthday will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Arrowood Lane. Well-wishers are invited to come and go as they please. She requests no gifts,…

Please come celebrate Chub and Helen Bolling’s surprise 60th anniversary celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Bronson Community Center. We will have finger foods, desserts and beverages. The Bollings were married…

Iolans Rex and Loretta Ellis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 24 at the John Silas Bass North Community Building. Rex Ellis, son of the late…

Jenell Cox and Garrett Mulsow were married May 19, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Chanute.  The bride is the daughter of Debbie Cox (Reinhardt) of Chanute and the late Alan Cox.  She…

A family celebration is planned Nov. 10 to honor Carl and Mary Ellen Stanley’s 65th wedding anniversary. Carl Stanley and Mary Ellen Murrow were married Nov. 8, 1953, in Moran. The Stanleys have five children,…

Royce Mathis Royce Andrew Mathis, son of Iolans Joshua and Laura Mathis, was born Aug. 15, 2018, in Chanute. Royce weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long. He has an older sister,…

Tell Me About It Dear Carolyn: My mother turns 90 this month. She said she wanted a party to celebrate the milestone. My three siblings are fine with carrying out her plan by helping with…

Brice Jones Brice Eugene Jones, son of Brandon and Jennifer Jones, Yates Center, was born Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington. Brice weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches…