Area students were named to the 2024 fall semester honor roll at Pittsburg State University. To qualify for the Dean’s Scholastic Honors, students were required to receive a grade point average of at least 3.6…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Shawn L. Auten, Iola, operate a vehicle without a valid license, $195 McLaine W. Clark, Chanute, driving while a habitual violator, $1,675, probation…

Incidents On Jan. 6, Iola police responded to a report of reckless driving in the Walmart parking lot. On Jan. 8, Iola police responded to a report of a woman who was the victim of…

Sen. Jerry Moran visited Allen County Regional Hospital on Dec. 30. Hospital administrator Pat Patton gave Moran a tour of the hospital and introduced him to employees. Others included in the visit were hospital facilities…

Allen County Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Trego is warning of a deep freeze coming this weekend, according to a recent report from the National Weather Service (NWS). “At this time, there are no active advisories,…

Toni Manbeck, owner of Audacious Boutique, co-hosted members of the Iola Chamber of Commerce at her store Tuesday evening. Manbeck’s husband, Jacob, a local attorney with Manbeck Law, also greeted the gathering. The Chamber is…

Dear Carolyn: Once they retired, my parents moved to their hometown — a city I have never lived in that is not close. They have been very generous financially with cousins and family members. They…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday came from Matthew 4:18-25, when Jesus called his apostles to follow him. Jesus called to brothers Peter and Andrew, fishermen, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”…

The past few years have been challenging, from a global pandemic to rising inflation rates. As a result, many people have had to put their financial goals on hold. But with 2025 upon us, now…

Recently I was working with my son’s Scout troop to help them achieve the personal fitness merit badge. This merit badge has many requirements including discussions about healthy habits, diet, and exercise. The Scouts keep…