Driver arrested
Clara Ellis, 51, Iola, was arrested by Iola police officers Thursday evening following a traffic stop at the intersection of Monroe and Third streets for suspicion of driving while suspended, no proof of liability insurance, operating a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device and defective headlights.
Pickup struck
Marley R. Finley, 20, was westbound on Oregon Road May 22, when she struck a pickup driven by Wayne E. Barnett, 72, Iola police officers said. Barnett was stopped, waiting to turn onto North State Street when the accident occurred. Neither was injured, nor was a passenger riding with Finley.
Speaker, poles hit
Peggy J. Leis, 75, was pulling into a parking stall at Sonic Drive-In May 21, when she struck a speaker and pole with her pickup, officers said.
Also May 21, Matthew Smoot, 39, was turning onto State Street from Spruce Street when he struck a city utility pole.