The Allen County Farmers Market offered a chance to paint pumpkins at Thursday’s event. Humboldt’s Calvin Parker provided the pumpkins.

New siding at the home of Derrick and Jennifer Foster at 309 S. Washington gives it a whole new look. Over the three years of living at the home, the young couple has done a…

Stephen Gilpin, Iola-born indie comics artist and illustrator, will speak at Iola Public Library 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19. He’s the second in this fall’s Local Author Speaker Series at the library. Gilpin, who lives…

Iola street crew workers were repainting white stripes at the intersection of U.S. 54/Madison Avenue and Washington Avenue Wednesday morning. Crews have been chip-sealing streets around the city in recent weeks and are now starting…

No one appeared to be injured in this three-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Buckeye and Madison streets at 5:01 p.m. Friday. According to a report from the Iola Police Department, a white Ford Ranger…

The Prairie Dell 4-H club met Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Iola Extension Office. Members answered roll call by naming their favorite superhero. New officers were elected. Lainey Church demonstrated how to make a Mug…

The LaHarpe VFW Post and Auxiliary will not be meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. The meeting has been rescheduled for Sept. 16. Additionally, there will not be a meal included at this particular meeting.

IncidentsOn Aug. 23, a statue of Mary was reported stolen in the 300 block of South State Street.On Aug. 23, a 26-inch black Pueblo Nishiki bicycle was found in the 400 block of North Elm…

Steve Green, president of the Iola Amateur Radio Club, spoke to Iola Kiwanians on Tuesday about the club’s activities. Green, radio call sign KD0JLE, stressed membership is not limited to Iolans, with some members living…

Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Faith Over Fear,” came from the scripture reading of Mark 4:35-5:20. Fear often surrounds us regardless of age, but fear is real. When Jesus was physically and emotionally  spent he retreated…