Arrest reported Iolan Brooklyn Sanchez was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of trespassing in the 10 block of North State Street, Iola police officers said. On Wednesday, officers arrested Ieasha Kalman, 23, Iola, in the 600…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My husband of more than 30 years died six months ago. I am just getting through the days, 15 minutes at a time. I go to work. Feed…

Dear Dr. Roach: I wonder if you could comment on the relative merits of new cholesterol measurements that were recently presented to me. I have been maintaining my total cholesterol level just below 200 (at…

Director Sharon Moreland and Lesa Cole of the Iola Public Library learned about advocacy with Logan Stenseng, Thrive Allen County’s policy and strategic initiatives coordinator, at a hands-on workshop April 18 at the library.  Stenseng…

Prairie Rose 4-H Club members used their April 16 meeting for their annual supply drive for the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. Members also made chew toys for the shelter out of used denim jeans. 

Dear Carolyn: My wife and a group of her friends meet once a month for a night “on the town.” It’s a tradition she has cherished since college; it predates our and most her friends’…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old male and have had swollen hands for several weeks, the worst in the early morning. I take lisinopril and atenolol for my blood pressure and have taken ibuprofen twice…

On Monday, the team members showcased their state-qualifying numbers for the public, while announcing several award winners for the 2023 season. Alyssa Williams was crowned Rookie of the Year. Macie Hoag was a two-time winner,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: We will soon be spending about eight days with my husband’s family. I recently got a tattoo on my wrist, which I’ve wanted for years. My father-in-law has…

Iola High School sophomores, clockwise from left, Harper Desmarteau, Elza Clift and Alana Mader enjoy a break in the school day to decorate the sidewalk with chalk.