September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is an alarming health crisis across America and an ongoing issue in Kansas. In 2018, suicide was the 9th leading cause of death in the Kansas, and the…

Sericea Lespedeza is labeled as a noxious weed by the state of Kansas. This means landowners are required by law to control the weed. In the Southwind District, landowners and producers continue to fight this…

“Hope Is Our Anchor” from Hebrews 6:10-20 was Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday.   “The blessed hope is in the coming of the Messiah and His kingdom to come,” said Traw.   Myrna Wildschuetz played…

Arrest reported Iola police officers were called to the 100 block of East Jackson Avenue where Madison Gambill reported criminal damage to her vehicle. Jess Bolling, 35, of Iola, was arrested for suspicion of criminal…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: About a month ago, my mother had a procedure scheduled in my brother’s metro area, about four hours from my parents’. The plan was for my parents to…

Crest schools sponsored a Sun in the Fun Car show on Saturday, Aug. 26. Gary Peters won Best of Show with his 1941 Chevy Master Deluxe 2-door coupe. GSSB sponsored the cash prize. All the…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I have been divorced from my daughter’s mother since she was 4. She is now 8. We initially had joint custody with alternating weeks. But this changed when…

The Annual Colony Crest Alumni Banquet will be Saturday, Sept. 30. Registration begins at 4 p.m. at the old Kincaid School. Dinner will begin at 5, followed by the meeting at 5:30. Advanced tickets are…

Local artist Stephen Gilpin will speak Friday morning about his progress on designing a mural for the Lehigh Portland Trail complex. Gilpin was chosen from nine finalists who had submitted designs for murals to be…

Members of Iola Community Theatre’s Improv Comedy Team are rooting for Rookies Saturday. The improv troupe will offer a show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the ICT Warehouse, 203 S. Jefferson. Proceeds will be handed…