The Kincaid Masonic Lodge selected Crest students and staff as recipients of the Exemplary Award, acknowledging their remarkable demonstration of leadership, integrity, citizenship, and adherence to high standards. From left are Tony Borum; Klaire Nilges,…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was from John 15:1-8 titled “True Disciples are Connected.” In his sermon, he noted that “if disciples don’t bear fruit, they will be cut off from the vine. Pruning yields…

Allen County’s economic development director approaches his job first with community in mind, knowing that developing a healthful, caring local environment will reap economic benefits, Jared Wheeler told Iola Kiwanians Tuesday. Wheeler assumed the economic…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Monica Alley, Branson, two counts of failure to comply, $375 Phillip E. Bolton, Iola, no utilities, $75 Cameron R. Jackson, Welda, expired tag,…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Payton Craft, 23, Iola, in the 700 block of North State Street Tuesday for suspicion of possessio of methamphetamine, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia after officers fielded several…

At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, LilianaRose Blaufuss of Colony, Payton Scharff of Moran, and Abigail Meiwes of Iola, were selected to attend the 41st Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program on May 5,…

Q: My children are comfortable in the water. Is it still necessary to enroll them in swim lessons? A: Yes. Swimming is a great family activity. It’s good exercise and it can be a lifesaving…

SAFE BASE and Title I teachers at Iola Elementary School offered their Blue Plate Special dinner and activities Thursday. The theme was “The Good Earth” and was centered on Earth-friendly activities such as growing seeds,…

It’s time to celebrate all with Older Americans Month (OAM) this May. This is an opportunity to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.…

If you call a rural community home, chances are good you have heard the statement, “Our community will never change.” Maybe you have said it yourself. All communities change over time. The big question is…