Arrests reported Payton Shaw was arrested by Iola police officers Saturday in the 300 block of South Washington Avenue for suspicion of domestic battery. Officers arrested Christina Gideon of Iola April 1 for suspicion of…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My aunt died a couple of weeks ago. It was a bit of a surprise to the family. We knew something was up, because she wasn’t as responsive…

Convicted as follows: Veronica M. Hinkle, Iola, failure to carry/exhibit license, no liability insurance, speeding (38/25), $643 Tristan S. Loving Cross, Iola, driving while suspended, no liability insurance, racing on highways, $905, probation ordered Diversion…

Iola middle and high schools’ orchestra and choir are planning spring concerts. The middle and high school choir will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the recital hall at the Bowlus Fine Arts…

Malone, who grew up in Kansas and Missouri, will be in the main reading room from 4 to 6 p.m. for informal readings and conversation. His works highlight rural and small-town life. Malone is the…

OTTAWA — Iola High School’s speech and drama students ended their regular season with another pot of gold Saturday. The forensics students captured first place in the team sweeps at the Paola Invitational. The students…

Dear Carolyn: My much-younger sister met a “really great guy,” and they’re living together now and planning a future. I expected to like him based on her stories, and I was happy she finally met…

Janet Perkins, seventh-grade student in Iola Junior High School, was the winner of the annual Allen County Spelling Bee. Janet also won last year’s bee, said Ralph Trout, elementary education supervisor, who was in charge.…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Is it ever acceptable to ask for a plus-one to a wedding? I just got a destination-wedding invite for next summer from a close college friend. I anticipated…

The Prairie Dell 4-H Club met Monday, April 3. It was “Wear a 4-H Shirt” night.  For roll call, members shared their middle names. They sang “Happy Birthday” to the three April birthdays.  Leader Terri…