Just returned from a trip to Scotland, Roger Carswell, former Iola Public Library director, presents “A Scottish Trek” August 18 at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. Carswell will show photographs of the country’s…

Convicted as follows: Bailey Keuchel, Iola, possessing drug paraphernalia, expired tag, $485, probation ordered Keaton D. Logan, Gas, disorderly conduct, $195, probation ordered Valorie L. Stewart, Kincaid, 43/30, $173 Nicholas S. Stover, Iola, disorderly conduct,…

In preparation for the men’s backpacking trip to Wyoming later this week, Colony Christian Church Pastor Chase Riebel was inspired by Beniah and his feats in 2 Sam 23:20.   Beniah was one of King…

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, District 31, took part in the Family Safety Night event organized by the Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACMAT) Thursday. Nine CASA volunteers and two volunteers from Emprise Bank…

According to the drought monitor, all of the counties of the Southwind Extension District are in a moderate drought. Unfortunately, in looking at the drought forecast, it doesn’t look like we will be out of…

Arrests reported Randy Ivy Jr., 38, Iola, was arrested July 31 in the 10 block of Immel Lane for suspected aggravated assault and possession of marijuana. Officers arrested Joseph Myrick Saturday in the 300 block…

Elijah Ray Nardo, son of Bryan and Emma Nardo, Erie, Pa., was born June 20, 2022, in Erie. Elijah weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He joins a brother, Dominick, 2.…

Helen I. Burkholder, Chanute, no driver’s license, $595 Amber M. Nading, Iola, domestic battery, interfering with law enforcement, $555, probation ordered Dalton R. Peterson, Iola, domestic battery, $315, probation ordered Dalton Skaggs Sr., interfering with…

Iola’s Church of the Nazarene, 1235 N. Walnut St., is hosting a distribution of several household items from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Food items, paper goods, some clothing and other unknowns will be…

David J. Sweany recently retired from the USDA after serving farmers for 34 years. Sweany attended Marmaton Valley High School, Allen Community College and Kansas State University. He worked as a field assistant and county…