Kansas Masonic lodges will sponsor approximately 275 students from seven area school districts for educational field trips on Thursday, Oct. 8. Students from Iola, Humboldt, Marmaton Valley, Yates Center, Altoona-Midway and Hamilton schools will visit…

Arrests reported Sara Burge was arrested Saturday for suspicion of driving while suspended and transporting an open container of alcohol in the 1200 block of East Street, Iola police officers reported. Shelia VanNice was arrested…

Randy Ball’s front yard at 223 N. Fourth St. showcases several impressive elephant ear plants. The secret? “Lots of sun, lots of water, and a big pot,” he says.

IOLA MUNCIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Amy M. Callaway, Iola, disorderly conduct, $195 Devin A. Culler, Iola, improper registration, $195 Lilliand Gilmore, Iola, possession of tobacco product as a minor, $100 Anthony…

Recipients of Iola’s Adopt A Child program will soon have three opportunities to sign up for assistance. The joint venture, sponsored by Iola’s First Baptist Church, the Iola Police Department, Allen Community College athletics and…

Pastor Chase Riebel ‘s sermon was from Matthew 21 about the parable of the landowner who sent his son to collect his share of the harvest, but the farmers killed him. God sent His son…

Larry and Carol Crawford of Iola are sponsors of an award designed to encourage 4-H members to expand their involvement and challenge themselves in the 4-H Foods and Nutrition Project throughout the K-State Research and…

Fall and spring are my favorite seasons, and after a long, hot summer, the arrival of cooler temperatures makes it much easier to enjoy spending time outdoors. While you’re taking in the beauty of the…

ALLEN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Judge Bret Heim Criminal cases filed: Makaylie L. Baker, Iola, violating a protective order Nicholas S. Stover, Iola, curfew violation Ethan A. Weide, Iola, violating a protective order (two counts)

Arrests reported Allen County sheriff’s deputies, assisted by the Iola police officers, responded to a domestic disturbance Monday in the 1200 block of 1000 Street southwest of Iola, where an infant was found with injuries.…