Iola Elks celebrated Robert Hardwick, center, during a special Valentine’s Day meal Saturday. Hardwick, 89, is the oldest member of Lodge No. 569 and served as Exalted Ruler, 1968-69. For years, Hardwick managed the Iola…

Driver crashes into car sales lot Myrna F. Moore was treated for possible injuries after she drove across U.S. 54 and crashed into a pair of parked pickups Saturday morning, Iola police officers said. Moore…

Dear Carolyn: My sister had big dreams in high school of going to a highly highly selective college. She was accepted into three and then her world fell apart due to her mental health, and…

Members of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and other employees and supporters celebrated with Amber Hines Thursday she cut the ribbon to celebrate her ascension as owner of American Family Insurance, 11 E. Madison…

“God’s Messengers” was Pastor Steve Traw’s  message, using Hebrews 1:1-7 Sunday at Carlyle Presbyterian Church.  Traw spoke of understanding the role of angels.  The Bible speaks of angels 275 times. Examples include telling of the…

HUMBOLDT — The next meeting of the Sunflower Quilter’s Guild will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the Humboldt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 806 N. Ninth St.

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My partner is very kind and has a need to feel helpful, but…

LAWRENCE — Several area students were named to the University of Kansas fall 2025 honor roll. From Iola: Everett Glaze, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Macie Hoag, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Mariah…

Adapted from online discussions, here and here. Dear Carolyn: I moved into my boyfriend’s house last week. We’ve been together over four years. I might have moved in sooner, but he bought the house a…

Prescribed burning season is approaching across Kansas, and as ranchers and land managers prepare to use fire as a management tool, careful planning and attention to safety are essential. When conducted under the right conditions,…