Hit-and-runs reported  Janelle C. Vance was southbound on State Street Thursday when she struck a car while it was turning northbound from U.S. 54.  The other motorist left the scene, officers said.  Vance was not…

Battery reported Paul Porter told Iola police officers of a battery that occurred Friday morning in the 200 block of North First Street. A suspect was identified, officers said, and charges are being sought. License…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Robin F. Cox, Mapleton, no driver’s license, $195 Kayla D. DeVoe, Iola, four counts of theft, $653.77, probation Jase T. Herrman, Elsmore, failure…

Vandalism reported Roland Sutterby told police officers Sunday somebody cut his trampoline and basketball goal net sometime the previous evening in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.  An investigation continues. Home, vehicle  damaged Douglas…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Cory A. Boren, Iola, grass clippings in roadway, $25 Melinda M. Fischer, Le Roy, theft, $365, probation Tony L. Hendricks, Chanute, disorderly conduct,…

Accident reported Jack C. Geisler was pulling onto U.S. 54 from the Casey’s General Store parking lot at the First Street intersection when his car collided with a westbound pickup driven by Grant J. Luedke…

A two-vehicle accident sent a 16-year-old driver to the hospital Saturday afternoon. Allen County sheriff’s deputies said the driver, whose name was not released, was attempting to pass another car on the old highway between…

Meter reader attacked A meter reader for the City of Iola was attacked by a pit bull terrier and was taken to the hospital Wednesday, Iola police officers reported. The victim, whose name was not released,…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Paul F. Barras, Iola, driving while suspended (third or subsequent conviction), $655 Hosea J. Berryhill, Kansas City, Mo., disobeying stop/yield sign, $195 Malissa J. Brooks, Iola,…

Two people were arrested Wednesday morning following a search at Iola’s Regency Inn. The Iola Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 6 a.m. Wednesday. The initial search was for…