“When Spring Comes,” a Kevin Henkes book for very young readers, is displayed in windows of 16 businesses around the square, thanks to the efforts of Iola Friends of the Library Stephanie Larson and Mary…

Iola High School recently announced the names of students achieving the honor roll for the fourth quarter. The honor roll is divided into three sections. All A’s which requires a 4.0 GPA; Principal’s honor roll…

Steve Traw’s sermon Sunday at Carlyle’s Presbyterian Church was “The Spirit of Truth,” from the Scripture John 16:4-15. Where is the Holy Spirit? Does it guide us? We are the Holy Spirit’s helpers to glorify…

The Allen Community College Board of Trustees has called a special meeting at noon Friday, May 24, in the Ambler Board Room for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel.

The Kincaid Masonic Lodge selected Crest students and staff as recipients of the Exemplary Award, acknowledging their remarkable demonstration of leadership, integrity, citizenship, and adherence to high standards. From left are Tony Borum; Klaire Nilges,…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was from John 15:1-8 titled “True Disciples are Connected.” In his sermon, he noted that “if disciples don’t bear fruit, they will be cut off from the vine. Pruning yields…

Allen County’s economic development director approaches his job first with community in mind, knowing that developing a healthful, caring local environment will reap economic benefits, Jared Wheeler told Iola Kiwanians Tuesday. Wheeler assumed the economic…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Payton Craft, 23, Iola, in the 700 block of North State Street Tuesday for suspicion of possessio of methamphetamine, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia after officers fielded several…

At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, LilianaRose Blaufuss of Colony, Payton Scharff of Moran, and Abigail Meiwes of Iola, were selected to attend the 41st Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program on May 5,…

SAFE BASE and Title I teachers at Iola Elementary School offered their Blue Plate Special dinner and activities Thursday. The theme was “The Good Earth” and was centered on Earth-friendly activities such as growing seeds,…