Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are available at the Thrive Allen County office, 9 S. Jefferson Ave. “With the weather cooling down and the typical cold and flu season on the horizon, we’re thinking about…

Protect yourself against the upcoming flu season by getting a flu shot. A drive-thru flu shot clinic is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, 2051 N.…

HUTCHINSON — Julia Thompson of the Iola Police Department recently graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center program. Thompson was one of 25 graduates to receive certification as a law enforcement officer. The 14-week…

FORT SCOTT — Native son Gordon Parks will be celebrated this weekend at the 19th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration. Parks was a noted photographer, writer, musician and filmmaker. Parks is best known for his book…

Pump N Pete’s Corp. is hosting a fundraiser and other activities to aid the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) through October. Those who donate $1 will sign a pinwheel pledge card to be…

The Knights of Columbus Iola Council will host a silver rose prayer service at St. John’s Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, to pray “for a civilization of love and culture of life…

Phone found Iola police officers received a Tracfone in a black and red case that was found Sept. 27 at Iola Walmart. The phone will be kept at the Iola Police Department until claimed by…

Hi Carolyn: I’ve had my cat since college (almost 10 years). I’ve been dating my boyfriend for two years, I love him more than I’ve ever loved anyone, and we’d like to move in together.…

DEAR DR. ROACH: In my 40s, I developed lumps in the palm of my hands. I was diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture and underwent hand surgery to correct the condition.  I also noticed similar lumps in…

Also helping host the event were Humboldt PRIDE representatives. The meeting ended with a tour aboard the Fearless Fred Trolley to see some of the Iola group’s accomplishments, from downtown building beautification to the South…