LAWRENCE — Several area students were named to the University of Kansas fall 2025 honor roll. From Iola: Everett Glaze, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Macie Hoag, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Mariah…

Prescribed burning season is approaching across Kansas, and as ranchers and land managers prepare to use fire as a management tool, careful planning and attention to safety are essential. When conducted under the right conditions,…

Pastor Chase Riebel continued his series on basic Christian principles with “Promises You Can Count On.” God made a promise to never again flood the earth to destroy all flesh and set his signature rainbow…

Vicki and Russell Vaughn of Iola are the lucky winners of a brand-new 2025 Ford F-150 XLT. Dealerships from across the Midwest participated in the raffle; the Vaughns’ entry was one of more than 30,000…

A field survey team will work along U.S. 169, just south of the U.S. 54 junction outside Iola. The workers plan to begin a field survey to gather information for proposed pavement rehabilitation, the Kansas…

BRONSON — Work will begin the week of Feb. 16 to replace the Little Osage River bridge on K-3 Highway north of Bronson. A 36-mile detour will be in place while the bridge, about two…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon Sunday covered the seven actions disciples of Jesus should practice. They include sharing communion, praying, loving one another, being part of a local church and studying the word. For communion meditation…

Local churches will mark Lent with a series of breakfasts hosted by the Iola Area Ministerial Association. The first is at 7 a.m. Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday, at Iola’s First Presbyterian Church. The breakfasts are…

Crest High School’s Levi Prasko and Josie Walter, center, were crowned 2026 Winter Homecoming King and Queen Friday. They are accompanied by the rest of the homecoming court. Participants are, front row from left, Aylee…

PARSONS — A railroad bridge just north of Parsons on U.S. 59 will be replaced starting this month. The work is slated to begin the week of Feb. 23 to replace the 285-foot bridge that…