Before I moved to western Nebraska, I thought a blizzard was a frozen milkshake with a gazillion calories. Then I experienced a storm with snow going sideways at 40 miles an hour. That was a…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I used to babysit for my two granddaughters on a regular basis, then covid interrupted that for a while. One of my granddaughters has a severe nut allergy.…

It’s hard to believe that 2023 is almost here.With the start of a new year, you may be thinking about setting New Year’s resolutions.  But you may also be remembering previous New Year’s resolutions that…

Vehicles collide Debra Harrison was southbound in the 1500 block of  North State Street Wednesday morning when Iola police officers said she suffered an unspecified medical episode. Her minivan crossed over to the northbound lanes,…

The Sunflower Quilters’ Guild will not have a meeting in December. The opportunity quilt went to B.J. Webber of Bella Vista, Ark.

The Unity Club learned about trees during a presentation by Karen Lee at the meeting on Dec. 12 at the home of Ellen Thompson.  Nine members were present for a short business meeting before Lee…

Library programs continue in a festive vein next week, beginning with a free holiday movie suitable for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting room next to the parking lot.  Refreshments will be…

Iola Elementary School second-graders in Jackie McIntyre’s class were given a special gift Tuesday in the form of “Mustang Pride” shirts purchased by McIntyre’s parents, Iolans Jack and Beverly Franklin.

Iola Boy Scout Pack 55 will host a roundup for interested Cub Scouts at 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at Calvary Life Center, 108 W. Jackson Ave. Parents and youngsters from kindergarten through sixth grade are…

Dear Carolyn: For many years my spouse and I celebrated most holidays with my parents, my brother, and his wife. These holidays were delightful. Excellent wine, adventurous menus, carefully curated playlists, long, lounging dinners with…