Iola Middle School announced its year-end awards this week for the 2019-20 school year. The American Legion Awards, presented to one eighth-grade girl and one eighth-grade boy, went to Abigail Meiwes and Japheth Rutoh. They…

Iola Kiwanis Club has donated $1,000 to the Iola Area Ministerial Association (IAMA) Food Pantry.  Here, the Rev. Tom Waters, from left, accepts the check from Roger Carswell, representing Kiwanis. Also on hand are two…

Josh Oberley, right, an agent with Modern Woodmen of America, donates $1,000 Wednesday to Humanity House to aid with the organization’s Grandma’s Kitchen effort. Humanity House opens its doors at 5 p.m. Sundays for free…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High School senior Allison Heim has been chosen as a recipient of the Wanda Kay Vinson Scholarship for 2020. She was among the honorees announced through the Kansas Association for Youth…

If you like stories with split timelines or those set in the post-Civil War South, give “The Book of Lost Friends” by Lisa Wingate a try. The times are 1875 and 1987. In 1875, Hannie…

Bids to build 75 units of rental housing have been received by the Iola Housing Authority. Three firms submitted proposals ranging from $3,200,000 to $3,887,340. The project will be financed by the Department of Housing…

Crest High School’s Gregory Hardwick was among the graduating seniors statewide to be recognized as a Governor’s Scholar for his prowess in the classroom. This year’s program was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hardwick…

The COVID-19 situation has affected many families. From layoffs and closures to limited schedules, farm markets and potential furloughs, financial strain is a real issue. A sudden drop in income, no matter the reason, can…

 In rural Kansas, the farm pond is a central part of family life. Aside from providing a water source for range cattle and other livestock, some ponds provide recreation for family members, including swimming, fishing…

MANHATTAN — Many of the measures that have helped Americans get through the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic will serve as a good guide as businesses throughout the country slowly begin to re-open…