DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you referred to a U.K. source that stated “all-cause mortality is very significantly reduced in people who have had the COVID vaccine, compared to unvaccinated people.” I wasn’t…

The Iola Sisters Relay For Life Team will host a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at the Iola Elks Lodge, 202 S. Jefferson Ave. Roasted balsamic pork loin, green beans,…

Dear Carolyn: I have a friend I would like to call a dear friend, but I don’t think I can. Occasionally she just disappears from my life. Sometimes for a couple of years, sometimes for…

The Iola High School band, fresh from earning a top I-rating at a state contest, will have its annual fundraisers on Monday.  The band has two fundraisers planned: a practice-a-thon and pay-to-play/pay-to-go-away fundraisers The practice-a-thon…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I would appreciate any insight you can give me regarding a diagnosis that I was given after my last colonoscopy. I was being tested because of anemia. The gastroenterologist said that I…

Arrest reported Christa N. Mayes was arrested Friday afternoon in the 500 block of South Kentucky Street for a warrant out of Bourbon County. Iola police officers said the warrant stemmed from charges of battery…

Children’s author Frank L. Cole will autograph books and give away signed posters for his Champion’s Quest and Potion Masters series from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Iola Public Library.  The meet and…

Dear Carolyn: I was contacted via a DNA site by a grown daughter. I had earlier suspicions. I sent her a warm letter welcoming her into my life. I told all my siblings immediately but…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I take 25 mg of quetiapine at night as a sleeping aid, and one of the side effects is an increase in blood sugar. I am curious if that will also show…

Many of the activities need to take place outside for the Title Family Night/SAFE BASE event at Iola Elementary School. It will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with a racing theme.  About six…