Wesley United Methodist Church of Iola announced there will be no food commodities distribution in June. The organization did not give a reason for the cancellation. Marie Barclay, Wesley UMC administrative assistant, noted that the…

Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church will host its regular food commodities distribution at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Recipients are to line up at the church’s east parking lot at 301 E. Madison Ave.

The Christmas spirit comes alive Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Iola Community Vespers program. It’s the 70th year for the program, where local musicians’ talents showcase a medley of religious and secular Christmas…

Members of Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church dished up Thanksgiving dinner for around 500 Wednesday night, as the church continued its annual tradition. Barbara Leavitt, who coordinates the effort, said church members cooked up 25…

Wesley United Methodist Church of Iola announced there will be no food commodities distribution on Oct. 27, continuing a pause that began earlier this year due to federal funding issues. The distribution program, which had…

Wesley United Methodist Church’s food commodities distribution in Iola will resume Monday, Aug. 25, at 4:30 p.m., after being paused in June due to federal funding changes. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)…

Fifty-two youngsters are hitting the waves this week with Vacation Bible School. The theme for this year’s VBS is “Surf & Shack! Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love.” The number of participants is nearly…

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has announced a temporary halt to its June food commodity shipments due to a lack of federal funds, resulting in the cancellation of distribution at Wesley United…

With cooler temperatures rolling in, the City of Iola wants people to know they can help their neighbors keep their house warm this winter. “If you choose, you can round up your utility payment to…

Wesley United Methodist Church volunteers served around 500 Thanksgiving dinners to community members Wednesday evening. Spearheaded by Barbara Leavitt, about 20 volunteers cooked, distributed, and even delivered the meals in what, from the outside at…