Scores of youngsters are spending this week at Iola’s First Presbyterian and Wesley United Methodist churches for the annual Iola Vacation Bible School. This VBS sessions concludes at noon Friday with free hot dogs at…

Children’s Summer Theater Workshop students Tarra Sailor and Seattle Nagy, kneeling from left, join fellow CSTW members, standing from left, Wilder Schooler, Kalie Insley, Chloe Sincliar and Asher Collins as part of an exercise where…

LAWRENCE — More than 7,400 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2024 semester.  Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Students must complete a minimum…

Kappa Alpha has elected new officers, from left, Historian Patty Latta, Sergeant-At-Arms Ashlyn Milner, Associate Scribe Lucinda Stanley, Treasurer Connie Rutledge, Social Secretary Rhodenia Rowe, Recording Secretary Susan Locke, Vice President Janet Wilson and President…

CHANUTE — The Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation have announced the winner of the 24th Annual Truck Raffle Drawing is Thomas Lazerus. Lazerus and his son Matthew traveled to Chanute from California on Tuesday, July 2,…

Steve Traw used scripture readings from Mark 1:16-39 for his sermon Sunday at Carlyle Presbyterian Church. The sermon, titled “A Day With the Lord,” has Mark describe a day in the life of Jesus. Jesus…

Elka Billings read from the book of Ruth during worship which included the songs “I Will Follow,” “4th Man” and “Graves Into Gardens.” Ursula accompanied on violin, Petra on percussion and Isla Billings on vocals.…

Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) has been around for a few years. If you’ve been bitten by a tick, there is a blood test to determine if you have any of the diseases that are carried by…

The Moran/Marmaton Valley High School alumni gathered May 25 for their 127th annual reunion. President Bailey LaRue welcomed the 81 grads and their guests. Kaysha Elmenhorst sang the national anthem. Simply Delicious catered the meal.…

Marty the Magician dazzled 75 kids and adults June 21 at Iola Public Library, mystifying them with his illusions and sleight-of-hand tricks, eliciting squeals of delight. Marty Hahn, billed as “The Ozark’s Favorite Family Entertainer,”…