The LaHarpe VFW Auxiliary needs help placing wreaths on veteran graves on Saturday, Dec. 9.The activity will begin at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Circle at Highland Cemetery, where volunteers will place wreaths on…

It is that time of year again when the potential exists for icy streets and sidewalks. Ice-melting products can help keep us safe while walking and driving. However, these products vary in their ice melting…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message, ”From Scrap to Sculpture,” was taken from Micah 4:1-5.“This prophetic passage tells of the eternal victory and peace that believers will experience during Christ’s millennial reign,”said Pastor Traw.Glen and Patty Herschberger…

‘Tis the season for holiday music.Iola schools and Allen Community College will have concerts almost every evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center during the next couple of weeks.On Tuesday, Iola Elementary School’s preschoolers will…

The Iola Elementary School Library received a boost from Modern Woodmen of America, a non-profit fraternal life insurance organization, after a recent book fair. Volunteers organized the book fair, which netted the library about $3,300…

Seats are being filled quickly for a special Christmas lights trolley tour.Three free tours are being offered on Saturday, Dec. 16. The trolley will pick up children from preschool through fifth grade (and their parents)…

The Iola Middle School Booster Club received a $709 check from Modern Woodmen of America, a non-profit fraternal life insurance organization, in matching funds as part of a fundraiser featuring sales of cups, license plates…

Crest school honored its Leadership Character Champs on Friday, Nov. 17. Being recognized were front row, from left, Lennie Boone, Lawson Holloway, Maysyn Bain, Emmett Beebe, Bud Sanchez, Kreed Miller and Aidynn Edgerton; back row,…

USD 257 received its third Kansas Star Kindergarten Readiness Award and was one of 15 districts recognized in Kansas.The early education program has been successful in providing free, quality preschool for five years.The program focuses…

Audacious Boutique recently donated $220 to the Court Appointed Special Advocates of the 31st Judicial District. The donation was part of the store’s Thankful Thursday giving campaign during November. Pictured are Aimee Daniels, left, CASA…