The Allen County Democratic Party is hosting an ice cream social at 3 p.m. Saturday at the North Community Building, 505 N. Buckeye St. Guests will include State Democratic Chair Vicki Hiatt and National Committee…

Sixty-six congregants heard Pastor Steve Traw’s message, “John—The Beloved Apostle,” taken from John 1:1-14.   John introduces Jesus as the Word or Logos (John 1-1). In Genesis 1:1, Jesus Christ is identified as the logos…

The Gates plant was dedicated June 8 with official fanfare. Speaking were Charles Gates, president and CEO of Gates Rubber Co., Gov. Robert Bennett, Robert Holwell, executive vice president in charge of rubber operations for…

When the world ground to a halt last spring and summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a particularly tough blow for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. The program trains volunteers to…

Sixty-four elm trees on public rights-of-way throughout the city will be cut down in an effort to slow the spread of Dutch elm disease. City superintendent of utilities Jim Wilson said that it appears there…

Noah Gordon gave the Communion Meditation this week. Jesus describes himself as the bridegroom and the church as the bride. The proposal: Christ invites us into the relationship that he has freely given. The betrothal…

Suni Haberland graduated from The University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences in May with a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.  She lives in Lenexa and will return to teaching this fall at…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Petros — Faith Victory,” was taken from 1 Peter 1:1-9. Petros is Greek for Peter and means “rock.” Peter’s faith was firmly grounded in the rock — Jesus Christ —…

Howard “Tony” Immel, long-time Iola attorney, was named the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award during the annual luncheon of the University of Kansas School of Law Thursday. ***** Three Iola residents, Mary Ann Dvorachek,…

Prairie Dell and Square B 4-H clubs met on June 7 at Iola’s Riverside Park for a joint meeting.  Alston Nelson led the Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge. Roll call consisted of listing favorite sports.…