Vehicle struck James A. Gibson was northbound on North State Street Feb. 3, when he told officers he took his eyes off the road to answer a cell phone call. Gibson struck the rear end…

Arrests reported A traffic stop Saturday in the 300 block of West Breckenridge Street led to the arrest of Michael Schweizer, 41, Westphalia, for suspected possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, as well not having…

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…

Hit-and-run reported Haley R. Bauer told Iola police officers Aug. 27 she was stopped while northbound on Washington Avenue for the U.S. 54 stoplight when a motorist in a black car backed up and struck her…

Cyclist injured in crash Jillian M. Ward was injured when the bicycle she was riding collided with a car driven by Carolyn Whitcomb in Iola Aug. 28. Iola police officers said Ward was westbound on…

Traffic around Iola’s three former elementary schools will flow differently in the coming days as city crews revamp signage around each of the buildings. Iola Police Chief Jared Warner provided a list of the changes…

Pedestrian struck Jayci R. Britt was treated for possible injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in the G&W Foods parking lot in the 800 block of West Madison Avenue July 15. Iola police…

Pair arrested Iola police officers executed a search warrant Tuesday at 604 S. Walnut St. While there, officers arrested Thomas Smith, 51, Iola, for suspected possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bryson Baker, 21, Iola,…

Driver falls asleep, hits parked car Austin D. Morris was southbound in the 2100 block of North Cottonwood Street June 12, when he told Iola police officers he apparently fell asleep. His car veered to…