A large crowd gathered at the John Silas Bass North Community Building Wednesday for a community Thanksgiving feast, hosted by Iola’s Methodist Churches. Regina Woodworth, Marvin Valentine, Shirley Robertson, Chris Holloway and Judy Baker dish…

The shorter, darker days of fall have some of us thinking about the next thing to look forward to and for many, that’s Thanksgiving Day. Sharing a meal of traditional foods, such as turkey, stuffing,…

The Iola United Methodist Churches are sponsoring a community Thanksgiving dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the John Silas Bass Community Building, 505 N. Buckeye. The meal is free. All are…

McKinley Elementary School students dressed as turkeys, pilgrims and Native Americans to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast Tuesday. Students brought ingredients to make some of the dishes.

For the Hawks, as the years have gone by, family members have increased. In 1940, when the Hawks moved to the area, there were four. We are now at the point that individual homes aren’t…

After the gathering, most Thanksgiving hosts find they have an abundance of turkey leftovers.  Lucky you!  Even if your family quickly tires of re-heated turkey, these leftovers can be counted among your Thanksgiving blessings with…