Pastor Steve Traw discussed “Serve a Living and True God” Sunday, taken from 1 Thessalonians 1.   The strength and faith of the Thessalonian Church was known throughout the region and served as an example…

Four Iola FFA members were named district winners in their respective supervised agricultural experience (SAE) categories at last week’s Southeast District Selection day. Jenna Curry won Turf Grass Management. “I enjoy keeping the lawns in…

Larry Wittmer gave the Communion Meditation, “Oh, the good ol’ days.” In the 1950s, things were simpler. But if we go back a lot further, say 3,000 years ago to Moses, and having to make…

Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy competition team recently traveled to St. Louis to compete at the Dupree Dance Convention and Competition. The local dance troupe brought home more than 20 trophies, and earned first overall.

Iola Middle School student James Hunt participated Friday in All-State Middle School Level Choir Friday at the Century II Concert Hall in Wichita. He was one of 160 students from across the state — out…

A pair of local charities received a boost recently from the  Iola Masonic Lodge No. 38. The Iola lodge donated $400 to the Wings of Warriors Cancer Foundation, which provides assistance in the form of…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw discussed “Hope Revisited,” taken from Psalm 146 Sunday.   Pianist Rita Sanders played “He” for the Prelude and “This Is My Father’s World” for the offertory.   Celebrating birthdays…

BUFFALO — Marmaton Valley High School’s forensics team took home third place Saturday at the Three Rivers League Speech and Drama Championships. Leading the way were Carissa Mattox, who qualified for state in three events,…

LAWRENCE — Fourteen Allen Countians were among the 6,400 students named to the fall 2021 University of Kansas Honor Roll. The honorees: Kari Shadden, Elsmore, School of the Arts. Noah Johnson, Humboldt, College of Liberal…

Farm-City Days organizers are looking for a few helpers. An organizational meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 208 W. Madison Ave., the former Iola Area Chamber of Commerce building. The fall festival is…