The event kicks off with an RC model airplane show at 6 p.m., followed by the Mike Rickner Memorial Fireworks show at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

All were glad to see Pastor Steve Traw back in the pulpit after a few health setbacks. The message, “The Lord’s Ministry,” was based on scripture readings from Mark 1:9-15. What is the kingdom of…

The Moran/Marmaton Valley High School alumni gathered May 25 for their 127th annual reunion. President Bailey LaRue welcomed the 81 grads and their guests. Kaysha Elmenhorst sang the national anthem. Simply Delicious catered the meal.…

Marty the Magician dazzled 75 kids and adults June 21 at Iola Public Library, mystifying them with his illusions and sleight-of-hand tricks, eliciting squeals of delight. Marty Hahn, billed as “The Ozark’s Favorite Family Entertainer,”…

Tasha Genae Harvey and Audrei Capraru Tasha Genae Harvey and Audrei Capraru, both of Los Angeles, Calif., were united in marriage on July 2, 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, Calif. Officiating was Mrs. Lisa…

Some look small as a pin head, others big as your thumb. Some are cute, most are ugly. But they’re all quite destructive. These are the bad bugs of early summer. Others are good guys,…

As July creeps up on cattle producers in the Southwind District, much of the attention is set to continue baling winter feed. While this is true, there are also cow herd management decisions to think…

Pastor Chase Riebel walked the congregation Sunday through the lessons learned from last week’s Vacation Bible School about Daniel’s captivity in Babylon. Psalm 46:1 is helpful in situations such as Daniel was in, where forced…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Gavin J. Betzen, Humboldt, no seatbelt, $30 Montgomery S. Fitzwater, Westphalia, no seatbelt, $30 Joshua S. Gumfory, Woodward, Okla., no seatbelt, $30 Evan…

IncidentsOn June 28, All In One Pest Control, 1500 N. State St., reported theft.On June 28, Dollar Tree, 702 N. State St., reported theft.On June 28, a break-in and theft was reported in the 100…