The Osage Mission-Neosho Co. Museum received $3,000 in grant funding from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. The award will help fund the SEK Museum’s passport, a project that includes  18 Freedom’s Frontier Partners, including the…

You can learn how to distribute non-titled heirlooms without starting a family feud on Nov. 16. Across generations, objects have meaning and carry history. The experiences of each person and every family is different. The…

The Allen County Rural Volunteer Fire Department in Iola was one of 78 departments in Kansas that were awarded funding through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant (KSFRSG) Program administered by the Office of…

The Southwind Extension District Iola office will host an open house from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The Extension office moved to the new location at 1006 N. State St.  in November…

Justin and Nicolle Hoepker of Iola announce the engagement of their daughter Chassis Hoepker to Spencer Patterson of Sanford, N.C. Spencer is the son of Robert and Susan Patterson of Sanford, N.C.  Chassis graduated from…

Wreaths Across America, an effort to honor veterans buried in national cemeteries, is collecting sponsors for this year’s program. National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 16. Volunteers will lay wreaths on veteran graves at…

Allen Co. Regional Hospital and Anderson Co. Hospital are pleased to welcome general surgeon Megan Morriss, MD, to the medical team. Dr. Morriss is board-certified in general surgery and has specialized training in benign and…

A public meeting is Thursday, Nov. 16, to discuss the evaluation results of a graded exercise at the Wolf Creek Generating Station outside of Burlington. Members of the public and the media are invited to…

Kappa Alapha members met Monday evening at First Christian Church for a supper of chili and assorted goodies. Above, Lori Cooper, left, being rushed by Mary LaCrone, is pledged after the meal. Afterward, attendees divided…

The Iola High School Class of 1983 will gather for their 40th reunion Oct. 20-22. Contact Teresa L. Clounch at [email protected] for details. Information is available on the class Facebook page.