Darren McGhee gave the Communion Meditation over Memorial Day, a tribute to the men and women who died in the US Military. Jesus also gave his church a memorial day, but it’s not an annual…

“Prayer for Growth” was the message Pastor Steve Traw gave from Ephesians 3:14-21 on Memorial Day Sunday.   Pianist Myrna Wildschuetz played  “God Bless the USA” for the prelude and “Where No One Stands Alone”…

Iola’s 106 municipal employees yesterday became eligible to participate in the federal Social Security program from which city workers have been excluded for the past 15 years. The federal law has been amended and the…

The rain will stop and the sun will come out in time to barbeque, so make sure you stop down to Allen County Farmers’ Market for all your entertaining needs. At today’s market, from 1-4…

Looking for places to cool off this summer? Yates Center’s pool has been newly remodeled from the ground up, with zero entry and several other features. Grand opening/ribbon-cutting is at 1 p.m. Sunday. Other area…

Iola High School has announced its honor roll for the 2021 spring semester. All A’s:  Seniors: Taylor Boren, Audrey Coltrane, Jada Cunningham, Gaia Figus, Hannah Gardner, Henry Lohman, Levi Meiwes, Sidney Shelby, Dillon Slaven, Jessica…

As we close out the month of May, the Chamber extends special thanks to all the members of our community and beyond who have served and currently serve in the U.S. military. While we enjoy…

Frederick G. Apt. III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Apt, Jr., will become an Eagle Scout in ceremonies at First Presbyterian Church. ***** Jack Curry of Iola has purchased Piqua State Bank from Webb…

Area students earning honors for the 2021 spring semester at Kansas State University include Lauren McDermeit and Cole Regehr of Iola; Emma Johnson and Kira McReynolds of Humboldt, and Michael Swift-Plashchka of Moran.  Students were…

ELSMORE — The Elsmore Alumni Association announced this week the group will not hold a Memorial Weekend Banquet in 2021.  Instead, the association encourages alumni to attend Elsmore Day festivities on Sept. 11. There will…