Anthony Maness believes most of the problems found in the criminal justice system can be remedied by education and training. “I’ve worked really hard on the law enforcement side to dive into that,” he said.…

Theft On Nov. 4, Regency Inn reported theft of bedding. Accidents On Oct. 29, a vehicle driven by John Fewins struck a deer on U.S. 54. On Nov. 4, a vehicle with an unknown driver…

Battery reported Paul Porter told Iola police officers of a battery that occurred Friday morning in the 200 block of North First Street. A suspect was identified, officers said, and charges are being sought. License…

Pickup hit Mark W. McMahan was stopped on West Lincoln Street Wednesday, waiting to turn onto State Street, when his pickup was struck from behind by a pickup driven by Brodie J. Holmes, Iola police…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Cody Dugger, 31, Iola, for suspicion of domestic battery late Monday in the 500 block of North Second Street. Drake C. Sellman was arrested for suspected possession of a…

Vandalism reported Roland Sutterby told police officers Sunday somebody cut his trampoline and basketball goal net sometime the previous evening in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.  An investigation continues. Home, vehicle  damaged Douglas…

Accident reported Jack C. Geisler was pulling onto U.S. 54 from the Casey’s General Store parking lot at the First Street intersection when his car collided with a westbound pickup driven by Grant J. Luedke…

Meter reader attacked A meter reader for the City of Iola was attacked by a pit bull terrier and was taken to the hospital Wednesday, Iola police officers reported. The victim, whose name was not released,…

Two people were arrested Wednesday morning following a search at Iola’s Regency Inn. The Iola Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 6 a.m. Wednesday. The initial search was for…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Justin Thompson, 33, Iola, for suspicion of criminal damage to property after an incident Thursday in the 600 block of South Sycamore Street. Motorcycle burns Jeffrey R. Storrer escaped…