Pastor Chase Riebel answered a very basic but important question in his sermon “Why Am I Here?” Most people ask this question at some point in their life. God has a purpose for every single…

Hundreds of Canadian snow geese were spotted in and around Iola Monday, including this flock flying overhead after a pit stop at Lake Bassola. 

Humboldt High School first semester honor rolls for 2025-26: Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s) Seniors: Kalyn Baughn, Darryl Farrill, Ricklyn Hillmon, Emmie Hole, Mark McCullough, Mallory Sinclair, and Mason Sterling. Juniors: Karoline Covey, Kamry Mae…

Marmaton Valley Elementary Schools honor rolls for the 1st semester, 2025-2026, are: All A’s Third grade: Kylar Botts, Tobias Dial, Morgan Drake, Kamryn McVey, Kelcie Meiwes and Daxson Walls. Fourth grade: Henry Gabbert, Kylee Schnichels…

Marmaton Valley High School will crown its 2026 Winter Homecoming King and Queen Friday, prior to the Wildcats’ basketbal games against Northeast-Arma.

Rumble strips in multiple locations will be installed this week on highways in four southeast Kansas counties, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The project began Monday and should be completed in March, conditions…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon Sunday was from James 5:7-17 and how we are to practice patience and become a fruit of the spirit. Farmers patiently wait for the rains to come and in the same…

Pastor Steve Traw’s sermon Sunday, “With David at Ziklag,” came from 1 Samuel 30:1-6. Ziklag was attacked and burned to the ground. The women and children were captured and taken away. When David and his…

Iola Middle School’s second-quarter honor rolls for 2025-26: All A’s (4.0 GPA) Eighth grade — Jessa Ashworth, Selby Blankenship, Willow Clemmer, Corbin Coffield, Leanna Flory, Milo Franklin, Brynna Jelinek, Mariah Mathis, Jaxen Mueller, Emily Queen…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Elementary School announced its second quarter honor rolls for the 2025-26 school year. All A’s Third grade Khaysen Allen, Mya L. Davis, Lana F. Higginbotham, Ellsie M. Kalousek, Palmer L. Knight, Ryland…