Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday, “The Journey Begins,” was a road map showing how to go out and make disciples and an invitation to go on the Christian journey as detailed in John 1:35-46. Pastor…

Eli Woody, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, will be in Iola at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the John Silas Bass North Community Building, 505 No. Buckeye, as a guest of the Allen…

The monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club was called to order by acting president, Kooper Welch. The Cloverbuds led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge.  Roll call was:…

Iola Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll / 4.0 GPA Sixth grade: Corbin Coffield, Cade Curry, Leanna Flory, Brynna Jelinek, Mariah Mathis, Eryx Means, Kobear Smith Seventh grade: Autumn Carr, Kashyn Curry, Haidyn Desmarteau, Adelynn Droessler,…

The third Alpha-Gal Syndrome cooking class designed to help address the effect of tick bites is at noon, Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2401 N. State St. in Iola. Debbie Goff, RN, is the presenter. The…

NOTE: Due to the winter storm, roads from our printing facility in Hutchinson to Iola are currently closed. Today’s paper will not be delivered today. We’re waiting for an update. You’ll know something as soon…

My father-in-law is a farmer. He grew up on the family farm in southwest Minnesota, where his dad grew up, too. Blessed by fertile soil, the farm has provided for the family for several generations.…

Marah and Wesley McFadden walked the red carpet at the premier of “Nelly Don — The Musical” movie at Union Station in Kansas City, Marah acted in the film. The movie captures the true story…

Tanner and Katie Johnson are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a son named William Patrick Johnson. Willie was born Oct. 12, 2023, at Advent Helath Birthing Center in Shawnee Mission. He…

Wesley and Marah McFadden are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Whittier Banks McFadden. Whittier was born Nov. 2, 2023, at Advent Health Birthing Cneter in SHawnee Mission. She…