Shannon Patterson, Allen County clerk, described her job responsibilities for Iola Kiwanis Club members at their Tuesday meeting, focusing on the election process. Patterson’s office is central in most county functions, she noted. In addition…

Fresh from Monday’s ceremonial bill signing by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly establishing the Lehigh Portland State Park, John Leahy told the Iola Kiwanis Club at its Tuesday meeting about the area’s history, the process that…

With lights on and merchandise well organized, the Iola Senior Citizens Inc. Thrift Store will have a soft opening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to show off its new building at 223 N.…

For as long as any of the local Kiwanis members have been a part of the club, they’ve helped coordinate the annual bell ringers for the Salvation Army. It’s been a successful venture, too, with…

Bowlus Fine Arts Center Director Dan Kays told the Iola Kiwanis Club on Tuesday about this season of shows and a special dedication that will take place Saturday. A parking lot southeast of the fine…

Dawne Burchett and Megan Hageman of Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center’s marketing team gave Iola Kiwanis Club members an overview of the services offered at its meeting Tuesday.  The center provides a wealth of mental…

Iola Kiwanis met Tuesday at Allen Community College and welcomed Jessica McGinnis,  Drug-Free Community Coordinator for the Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACMAT) and Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center who told members about the organization. ACMAT…

The egg hunts are back, if you can find them. Area groups will bring back several Easter egg hunts this year after taking a couple of years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the…

Santa’s House opens for the season next Saturday, Dec. 4, on the downtown square. Despite a continued time of uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Santa will be here to greet children either in…

Iola Kiwanis Club has donated $1,000 to the Iola Area Ministerial Association (IAMA) Food Pantry.  Here, the Rev. Tom Waters, from left, accepts the check from Roger Carswell, representing Kiwanis. Also on hand are two…