There are two kinds of people in the world: people who hate snow and those of us who love it. If you think I am crazy, consider I grew up in Wisconsin. In my world,…

Wesley United Methodist Church will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the church’s east parking lot at 301 E. Madison Ave.  Meals will be given out drive-thru style. Anyone may pick…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center will unveil its new parking lot and sculptures at a ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday.  The Bowlus has finished construction of a new parking lot for about 40 vehicles, with…

Donna Lower-Nord hosted 14 Unity Club members at her home Monday, where Judy Arbeiter gave a report on the book “Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy.” Beginning with the true story of Nathan…

Glaze is a tenor for the district choir. Smith will play the violin for the district orchestra. Ross will partake in a clinic and concert Feb. 24 at the Century II Center in Wichita. The students…

Convicted as follows: Cindy M. Anthony, Iola, theft, $361.30, probation ordered Jason L. Harris, Cherryvale, speeding 31/20, $161 John E. Huskey, Humboldt, improper driving on a sidewalk, improper turning, $295 Christian M. Lindsey, Iola, disorderly…

Arrests reported A traffic accident suspected related to drunken driving Nov. 4 resulted in the arrests of four suspects, Michelle Compton, Iola, Tyler Lowe and Brayden Smith, both of Bolivar, Mo., and Peyton Barker of…

Dawne Burchett and Megan Hageman of Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center’s marketing team gave Iola Kiwanis Club members an overview of the services offered at its meeting Tuesday.  The center provides a wealth of mental…

The value of small businesses to a community will be highlighted on Saturday, Nov. 26. Known as Small Business Saturday, the day is akin to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was confused by your column the other day, as well as the response regarding weight loss to a writer who is losing height due to aging and/or osteoporosis. Would it be…