Pastor Chase Riebel gave another sermon in the Resurrection series, this one on “Prayer.” Matthew 26:36-46 is the story of Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane just before he was betrayed to the chief…

Spring break has come and gone, and summer is fast approaching. For many young people in our community, the season brings a valuable opportunity: free time to earn extra spending money and gain real-world experience.…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Tera M. Arnold, Gas, defective tail lamp, $175 Makaylie L. Baker, Iola, obstructing apprehension or prosecution, $75, probation ordered Jack L. Blevins, parking time limitation, $30…

Two arrested after vehicle found in river Two suspects were arrested after officers were called Monday to investigate a vehicle parked in the Neosho River. Jeremiah Heuton, 39, Liberty Hills, Texas, was booked into Allen…

Community National Bank & Trust (CNB&T) has announced a merger with Prairie Bank of Kansas and Farmer National Bancshares, Inc. The merger will bring together Prairie Bank of Kansas with CNB&T and its parent company,…

Members of Iola Masonic Lodge #38 presented the Iola Public Library with a check for $500 before their meeting Tuesday evening. The funds will go towards the purchase of two drinking fountains that also feature…

Steve Traw’s scripture reading Sunday titled “Embracing Things Reverent,” came from Exodus 20:7-11. The third commandment states, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not…

FRONTENAC — Iola High School’s forensics team continued to rack up more gold Saturday. The competitive speaking and acting troupe nabbed five first-place medals on the way to rolling to the team sweepstakes title at…

The Southwind Extension District had a great program last week in Chanute on landscaping to attract hummingbirds. The program speaker, Chuck Otte, gave the attendees information on the hummingbird spring arrival time, nesting habits, food…

Iolan arrested A search warrant at her residence led to the arrest Friday of Iolan Alexandria Murphy for the suspected burglary of The Mat, a laundromat at 116 E. Jackson Ave. Theft reported Ken Rowe…