Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from James 1:2-11 on “Testing, Boasting and Wisdom.” Tests are an opportunity to grow. We can boast only in Christ because everything else will fail you. Wisdom is the ability to…

SAVONBURG — The Kansas Masonic Foundation has partnered with Virginia Lodge No. 315 to donate $500 to the Savonburg Public Library. Founded in 1896, Virginia Lodge No. 315 is a Kansas Masonic lodge dedicated to…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Conner Aldridge for suspicion of trespassing and criminal damage to property Sept. 18 in the 1000 block of North Jefferson Avenue. Matthew Troyer was arrested Sept. 15 for suspicion…

Pastor Steve Traw is doing well and plans on being back Sunday. This week, guest speaker Flint Allen preached on the importance of light. Using Luke 14: 34-35 as a background for his message, Flint…

Marmaton Valley High School will crown its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen Friday. The crowning ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., prior to the Wildcats’ football game against Reno County Homeschool.

I always look forward to the change from summer to fall. Although I’m sad to see my summer annuals begin to fade away, I do enjoy the fall scenery — mums, pumpkins, and the leaves…

Iola High School will crown its 2025 Fall Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, prior to the Mustangs’ football game against Anderson County.

A group of Spencer Ambler’s former employees – and current friends – gathered Saturday at Iola’s Pizza Hut to celebrate bonds that remain strong. Amber served as Iola’s postmaster from 1982 until his retirement in…

STILLWATER, Okla. — Allen Community College’s Livestock Judging Team traveled to Oklahoma Sept. 11 for a full day of practice at Pfeiffer Angus Farm in Mulhall and the Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center in…

A small crowd of supporters was greeted by Taylor Aikins’s handiwork as they arrived at the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. The occasion was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Porch Pumpkins By Taylor, a delivery…