Iola FFA recently had three district proficiency winners with their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). Jaydon Morrison won in the area of poultry production; Kyser Nemecek in swine entrepreneurship; and Hallie Sutherland in diversified crop production…

Second and third grade students at Iola Elementary School had the chance to participate in the Caldecott Challenge of reading 20 or more award-winning picture books. Eighty-two students were rewarded with an ice cream party…

The Prairie Dell 4-H Club met March 4. For roll call, members said a place they would like to visit. Lainey Church announced a 4-H council meeting will be April 25, at 7 p.m., at…

The Elsmore Ruritan Club will host a chili and baked potato supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at the Elsmore community building. All proceeds from the meal will go to the Elsmore…

Thrive Allen County will host a Community Conversation in Humboldt at 6 p.m., March 26. The Tuesday evening meeting will be held in the Humboldt High School cafeteria at 1020 New York St. Humboldt residents…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was “Believing Through the Storm,” from John 6:16-32. Jesus could not only control the storm but could also walk on the water. Because of Peter’s faith, he too was able…

Cooking for one or two people can sometimes feel like a burden. While it can be tempting to skip meals, opt for convenience foods, or go out to eat, preparing meals at home can be…

Transitioning to become a parent can be one of the most pivotal changes in a person’s life. Rarely are the hard moments of this change talked about enough. For example, did you know 1 in…

A Thursday evening thunderstorm dropped an onslaught of hail over Iola and parts of Allen County, leaving what looked like a dusting of snow over streets and yards. The storm dumped 1.62 inches of rain…

The Iola Senior Citizens, Inc. donated $500 to the Iola Elementary School Library.  The funds are being used to purchase this year’s award-winning books: Newberry, Caldecott, Geisel, Pura Belpre, and Coretta Scott King.