Around Town

Darren McGhee gave the communion meditation Sunday on Passion Sunday about the significance of Jesus riding a donkey.  Every donkey has the dark pattern of a cross on its back — the legendary symbol of…

Pastor Steve Traw’s sermon Sunday was “The Triumphal Entry,” from Matthew 21:1-11.  Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is described in the books Luke, John as well as Matthew. The pilgrimage of Jesus to Jerusalem on the…

In conjunction with Dr. Seuss Week, Iola Elementary School students collected dozens of socks for Hope Unlimited, a shelter for women and children.

ORLANDO — Local photographer April Kroenke was recognized at a national conference for high school senior and youth sports photography. April Kroenke Photography earned the Award of Excellence at the 16th Annual SYNC – High…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was “He Set His Face” from Luke 9:51 in a Resurrection Series for the Easter season. We are the reason Jesus set His face to Jerusalem so that His birth,…

MORAN — The Marmaton Valley High School forensics team will hide eggs on Easter weekend as part of a group fundraiser. This is the third consecutive year the students are partaking in an “Egg My…

Humboldt Middle and Elementary schools have announced third quarter honor rolls. Humboldt Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll All A’s Eighth grade: Carter Collins, Kolton Hanson, Jordan Hencey, Adallyn Hillmon, Ty Shaughnessy, Braylynn Watson Seventh grade:…

EMPORIA — Nearly 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2023. Students from this area who graduated include: Amanda Easley of Colony; master of science in special education with a concentration in…

It’s the end of an era for the Iola American Legion Auxiliary. Last week, members turned in their Charter after almost 102 years. The club was first organized in September 1922 and was affiliated with…

Judy Arbeiter discussed the life of artist Georgia O’Keeffe at Monday’s Unity Club meeting. Arbeiter drew from the book “Georgia O’Keeffe: A Life,” by Roxanna Robinson. O’Keeffe, 1887-1986, lived life with courage and beauty, Robinson…