Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was “The Second Sign: Healing an Official’s Son” from John 4: 46-54. We are to walk by faith not by sight. Jesus wanted us to believe even without seeing signs…

Ryan Sigg, director of physical plant operations at Allen Community College, spoke to the Kiwanis Club on Feb. 13 about major projects that he has overseen at the school since assuming his role in fall…

Iola High School has announced results of its forensic competitions. The Iola students came home with a first-place win at Pittsburg on Feb. 10. The team also took second at Independence on Feb. 17 and…

School breaks are the perfect times for pre-teens and teenagers to earn some extra money by getting a job and with schools out for spring break and summer vacation, there will be an influx of…

Unity Club met Feb. 12 at the home of Donna Houser with Doris Stranghoner as hostess. Juanita Tolle reviewed the book, “The Bodies Keep Coming:  Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and…

Steve Traw was welcomed back to the pulpit Sunday. His sermon was “Living with Our Eternal God” using Psalm 90:1-12. Understanding the trinity — God, the son, and the Holy Spirit — as three in…

Allen Community College’s Wisdom Nkwamba and Tanika Rother were crowned 2024 Homecoming King and Queen Saturday during Allen’s basketball games against Kansas City Kansas. The homecoming court consisted of, from left, Rain Burleson, Tiago Cortes,…

The regular monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club was held on Sunday, Feb. 11. Prior to the meeting, members met to complete a service project of creating Valentine’s Day cards for the residents…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was from John 4. Jesus went out of His way to go through Samaria so He could talk to a woman at Jacob’s well. The woman became a disciple when…

Mary Joseph holds a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries and Roger Fogleman a basketful of popcorn treats at the annual Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sale sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Proceeds benefit the Iola Public…