“The Light of Hope” was the title of Pastor Chase Riebel’s message from John, chapters 7 and 8. Jesus gives hope by shining in the darkness. God is bigger than any thing that might come…

Crash leads to charges Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael J. Harding, 40, Topeka, following a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 169 northeast of Iola Nov. 15. Deputies said Harding attempted to pass a semitractor-trailer on…

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program of the 31st Judicial District  is hosting a coat drive for children within the program in need of help this winter. CASA is partnering with Iola Pharmacy and…

Dear Carolyn: I’m still reeling from a recent breakup but not getting much sympathy or understanding from friends and family. My girlfriend, “Lisa,” and I were supposed to get married Labor Day weekend, but a…

Iola Rotarians delivered 50 Thanksgiving boxes to the less fortunate Sunday afternoon. Boxes included fixings for a Thanksgiving meal, cereal, spaghetti and other food items, along with a $50 gift certificate to G&W Foods of…

CPI Technologies celebrated its new Iola location at 2 N. Washington Ave., Friday afternoon with a ribbon cutting organized by the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce.  Vern and Toni Starks founded the company in 1963,…

Jayden Smart presented the recently married couple Jimmy and Elka (Billings) Barton with a quilt for their military service at Sunday’s Colony Christian Church service.   Elka led the worship singing “O Taste and See,”…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Helen Gray for suspicion of battery and endangering a child Saturday evening in the 600 block of South Cottonwood Avenue. Officers arrested Koi Ginder Sunday afternoon at Sigg Motors…

Vitamin A deficiency in cattle can manifest through a range of clinical signs, including reduced feed intake, growth issues, night blindness and reproductive failures like low conception rates and stillborn calves.  Calves born to vitamin…

The holiday season is full of warmth, generosity, and celebration, but it also brings a lot of pressure to spend.  Between sales, gift exchanges and festive outings, it’s easy to swipe the card without thinking. …