According to leading scientific expert on gratitude Dr. Robert Emmons, “there is a power in living thankfully, especially in times of great distress.” As we near the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, this quote…

Some of us may still be winding up our holiday celebrations — gift exchanges may be lingering on our calendar yet, and the decorations may remain hanging to keep those festive vibes alive.  The holidays…

This past week I returned from one of the best weeks of the year, the American Farm Bureau Convention and Annual Meeting. It is truly something I look forward to each year and a highlight…

The Iola Planning Commission will hear a request to rezone the old Arkhaven Nursing Home at 1336 N. Walnut to multi-family to allow a developer to convert it into apartments. The meeting is at 5:30…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt’s Biblesta Committee will meet at 6 p.m. this evening at Humboldt City Hall, 725 Bridge St.

Theodore and Sharon Harvey, long time residents of Effingham, S.C., celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Jan. 13, 2022.   Ted is a native of Summerville, SC while Sharon was born in Kinsley. The couple…

The monthly meeting of the Square B 4-H Club was at 7 p.m., Jan. 10 at the KSU Extension office in Iola. President Abigail Meiwes called the meeting to order. Katelyn and Cassie Hicks led…

The annual dinner for The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is Thursday, Feb. 24. This is a night where we celebrate the year’s achievements, look ahead to next year, and recognize those businesses…

Library Littles is still on for Thursday at 10 a.m., according to Lesa Little, children’s librarian at Iola Public Library. Because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the Library Littles program will once again…

At Sunday’s service at Colony Christian Church Larry Wittmer gave the Communion Meditation, referencing Romans 5:12.  When Adam sinned, sin and death entered the world. Many burdens weigh us down. And our sin can not…