Beginning in August, Chanute will recognize its rich Mexican ancestry with the 106th Mexican Fiesta. The crowning of the king and queen and their court is Aug. 19, followed by the noon-to-midnight celebration on Sept.…

Shannon Patterson, Allen County clerk, described her job responsibilities for Iola Kiwanis Club members at their Tuesday meeting, focusing on the election process. Patterson’s office is central in most county functions, she noted. In addition…

The McKenzie/Drake family reunion was July 22, 2023 at Iola’s Riverside Park.  The Joseph McKenzie family settled west of Iola in 1858 along the Neosho River. Their daughter married James Wallace Drake in 1861, also…

The Southwind Extension District is hosting a “Spa and Relaxation Program” in Iola this summer.  Youth from ages 7 to 18, along with their mom, grandma, or guardian, are invited to attend a one-day session…

Unity Club members have announced their officers for the 2023-24 year. The officers were listed during Unity Club’s July 17 meet at the St. John’s Conference Room. They are, President Judy Arbeiter, Vice President Donna…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Refuge in God,” was taken from the Old Testament Book of Ruth 3:1-9.    “Just as Boaz was Ruth’s kinsman redeemer, so God is the Believer’s redeemer…

The Prairie Rose 4-H Club met at 4 p.m. July 9 at Moran United Methodist Church for Parents’ and Grandparents’ Night.  Roll call was answered by 14 members, two Cloverbuds and two leaders. Eleven guests…

Jeanne Percy became a great-grandmother for the 14th time on her 88th birthday (with two more on the way) when Miles Jordan Carroll was born on July 5, 2023. Miles weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces,…

CHANUTE — Ruth Spangler of Moran was recently honored for her longtime service to Tri-Valley Developmental Services as a Friends of Tri-Valley board member. Spangler represented Allen County on the Foundation board from 1990 to…

Iolans Caiden Cloud, left, and Dillon Slaven clear away dead foliage and litter from Iola’s downtown flower pots Thursday evening. This is the second year the pair has assisted Donna Houser and the Iola Community…