Pastor Steve Traw drew from Romans 12:9-2 for his message “Revenge or forgiveness,” on Sunday. God alone is the avenger. Romans 12:17 says, “Repay no one evil for evil.”  Instead, ask the heavenly father when…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon Sunday was “Make the most of it,” from Ephesians 5:1-10. We must make the most of every opportunity. We need to understand that God’s will is for all to be saved…

Lucille Griffith and Thomas Bevard were married Aug. 2, 1975, at the First Assembly of God Church in Iola by Rev. John Chastain. Their parents were Clem and Alvina Griffith of Iola and Frank and…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message “Off with the Old, On with the New,” was drawn from Ephesians 4:17-32. We have gifts at our disposal to use against the enemy: Grace, evangelism, preaching, and teaching. Every Christian…

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinded a boil water advisory for Moran’s public water supply system. The advisory was issued Thursday because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system…

Macey Lewis of Iola, right, and Addie Haverkamp of Bern, represented Kansas at the 2025 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show, July 3-4 in Tulsa, Okla. Forty…

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Moran public water supply system. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: •…

EMPORIA — Over 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in May 2025. Graduate students were recognized May 9; undergraduate students on May 10. Students from the area who graduated include: Mackenzie Anstaett, of…

Steve Traw drew from 1 Peter 1:17-23 for Sunday’s message, “Precious Blood of Christ.” Verse 19 says “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” The Bible…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Ephesians 4:7-13 on “Freeing and Equipping the Captives.” We are held captive by the enemy and held hostage to sin until Christ sets us free. Psalms 68:1-3 assures us that…