As the weather cools, it is inevitable that certain outdoor pests are going to try to find their way inside homes. One of the best ways to limit unwanted intrusions of insects or rodents is…

Rail trail drive nets citation Iolan Jayce Ingham was cited for suspicion of improperly driving on a rail trail, not having required insurance, improper registration and no driver’s license after officers were called to the…

Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Helen I. Burkholder, Iola, failure to report accident, $270 Kevin M. Christmas, Houston, Texas, disorderly conduct, $195 Kolby A. Daum, Iola, no driver’s license, $195 Robin M. Evans, Iola,…

Allen Community College will present a band and choir concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Bowlus Fine Arts Center’s main auditorium. Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, music director, will lead the students as they celebrate a…

Casey Godinez, a healthy-heart specialist from Thrive, explains the role of sodium in controlling blood pressure, 6 p.m. Wednesday, in a co-sponsored program at Iola Public Library. She will explain what it is, how it…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Like many people, I had a rough year during 2020-2021. I struggled with many things for the first time — depression, insomnia — and some more normal things…

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a stroke in October 2020, and although he has been able to resume most functions, his left side has remained without any feeling or sensation. He has cut his…

John Knorp removed all the Tylenol products from his shelves this morning at Knorp Drug as did pharmacists at Iola Pharmacy. Cyanide-contaminated Extra-Strength Tylenol is being linked to five deaths. The product has been recalled…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My wife cheated on me recently, and it hurts. I can’t get the image out of my head. It feels like the worst conversation ever: “Hey, I really…

DEAR DR. ROACH: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be…