Learn how to keep customers coming back at a workshop sponsored by the Iola Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Kansas Small Business Development Center from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Chamber…

Square B club kicked off the 4-H year with a lot of excitement on Monday, Oct. 14, at the 4-H Extension office.  The club had a great discussion on programs during the 4-H year. Leader…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Rylee M. Chirico, Chapin, S.C., possession of alcohol by a minor, $515 Berlin G. Gonzalez, Iola, 40/30, $155 Kayla M. Perry, Iola, nuisance…

Area artists and crafters are encouraged to showcase their wares Saturday at the Iola Public Library’s first Art Fest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Flewharty Annex. The Annex, 211 East St., is…

Gary Murphy was the special speaker at Sunday’s service. Sunday’s sermon came from John in the New Testament. When Jesus comes in the New Testament to save mankind John tells his story. When Jesus went…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon Sunday was “Thankful for Refuge,” based on Psalm 34. In Hebrew, the 34th Psalm is a poem with an alphabetic pattern in which David sings of his attitude of gratitude. David…

According to the USDA report released Oct. 13, about 68% of Kansas wheat has been planted this fall. This is near the 5-year average of 66%. Crop emergence is at or slightly below the 5-year…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Southwind District 4-H Livestock Judging Team was named the Reserve Champion Team Overall at the American Royal 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. The local team represented Kansas, competing against 15 teams…

Hearing loss affects millions of Americans. In fact, by age 75 over half of adults will have some form of hearing loss. Signs of hearing loss include having trouble hearing speech in noisy places, finding…

Barbara Landis/Nyquist and Gary McIntosh were married Oct. 28, 1964, in Iola’s First Presbyterian church by Rev. Thomas Nyquist and Rev. Paul Pence.  This October, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Columbia, Mo., with…