Iola Cub Scout Troop 55 held its annual Pinewood Derby Sunday at Calvary Life Center. Those who attended were Daren Keath, who took first place, Josh Gregor, who took second, third-place finisher Jackson Bowen, Xavier…

One thing we can count on in life is change. I was recently asked to present on advance directives and was reminded what an important topic it is.  Though not always easy, providing some clarity…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Derrick Miller, 33, and Jeremiah Miller, 30, both of Iola, for suspicion of domestic violence Saturday in the 200 block of North Washington Avenue. On Saturday, Zachary Ulrich, 18,…

The monthly meeting of the Square B 4-H Club was held at 7 p.m. March 13 at KSU Extension Office in Iola. President Abigail Meiwes called the meeting to order. Flag salute and 4-H pledge…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Children of Light,” was taken from Ephesians 5:8-14.  Pianist Myrna Wildschuetz played “Without His Amazing Grace“ for the prelude and “The Lily of the Valley” for the…

EMPORIA —  Area students are among nearly 500 Emporia State University students who graduated during ceremonies in December 2022.  Students from this area who graduated were: Rebecca Jean Cunningham of Iola, with a master of…

Roger Carswell returns to the library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, with photos and tales of a three-week tour last fall of eastern Germany and western Poland.  He traveled with a friend he met…

Dear Dr. Roach: I would like your thoughts as to the danger that high levels of radon gas pose to owners and residents of a first-floor condominium. We reside in a condo located on a…

Dear Carolyn: We are the parents of a 22-year-old who has recently graduated from college, moved out on her own and begun working at a large corporation in another state. She is outgoing, smart and…

Iola High School brought home plenty of hardware while hosting three FFA events on March 7. Members competing in ag sales, dairy cattle evaluation and poultry. Iola’s dairy cattle A and B teams placed first.…