God used the prophet Haggai to encourage the people, as they rebuilt the temple, to be strong and not fearful. For they are in a covenant with God and He is with them. Pastor Steve…

Low bids for two sewer projects were accepted yesterday by the city commission. McFadden and Horde were low bidders to build 3,300 feet of sanitary sewer from North Walnut to the H. L. Miller and…

A support group will meet at 4 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 21 for those experiencing anxiety or dread over the prospect of facing the holidays without a loved one. The informative seminar will be at…

The monthly meeting of the Prairie Dell 4-H Club took place Nov. 1 at the Weir farm.  Turkey, ham, and pecan pie were some of the answers for the roll call,  “What is your favorite…

The turnout for Adopt-A-Child has been so strong, organizers have announced a second sign-up day for families in need. More than 145 children were registered by their parents on Thursday — more than all of…

“The Exiles” by Christina Baker Kline is a story of early Australia told through the lives of three women.  Pregnant by her employer’s son, Evangeline finds herself exiled to an Australian penal colony.  During the…

Shirley Liberty, guest speaker, gave her personal life testimony and shared how she entered into the ministry with her husband, Rod.  Shirley’s message, “The Promise of the Lord’s Return” was a word of encouragement with…

The LaHarpe Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is part of a nationwide Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest. High-schoolers are eligible to compete for a combined $31,000 in scholarships. Students are asked to submit an original, two-…

Several area libraries were recently awarded grants from the Southeast Kansas Library System to help enhance their equipment and technology support. Moran Public Library received $182.24, which will be applied toward a camcorder vlogging camera.…

Jadyn Sigg, a native of Iola pursuing a degree in social work at Pittsburg State University, is collecting funds and goods to benefit the soup kitchen, Lord’s Diner, in Pittsburg.  Sigg intends to direct the…