Glen and Betty Cunningham of Iola announce the birth of three new grandchildren. Violet Jo Hawley was born to Jud and Elizabeth Hawley on Aug. 7, weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces. She joins a sister,…

Taylor Powers and Rayce Hoepker were united in marriage Saturday, May 2, 2026. Taylor is the daughter of Don and Cynthia Powers, Wichita, Kan. Rayce is the son of Justin and Nicolle Hoepker, Iola, Kan.,…

The children of Larry and Judy (Steele) Hoepker, Humboldt, Kansas, happily announce their parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Aug. 31, 1966. They have been blessed with two children,…

Gary and Janice Parker of Eudora, Kansas, formerly of Moran, Kansas, are celebrating their Platinum Jubilee (70th wedding anniversary). The couple was married on Aug. 5, 1956, at the EUB Church in Ozawkie, Kansas.

Norma Sager-Stahl celebrated her 90th birthday the weekend of July 11-12 with family and friends. Many family members traveled many miles to be there, including Jeff, Flora and Alexis of Troy, Ill., John Sager of…

K‑State Extension will host Diabetes Connections, a free four‑part educational series designed to help individuals living with diabetes and those who support them build confidence and practical skills for daily diabetes management. The series will…

Grace Kathryn Snethen and Todd James Crosley were married Saturday, March 14, at The Life Mission Church in Ottawa, Kansas. Parents of the bride are Scott Alan and Beth Ann Snethen of Ottawa. Parents of…

Lorenzo and Jackie Jensen will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary at a dinner with family Friday. Lorenzo Jensen, son of Loren and Betty Jensen, and Jackie Buche, daughter of Lloyd and JoAnne Buche, were married…

Lillian Franklin turns 100 on Thursday, April 9.  Lillian was born in Gas, Kan., to William and Cleona Stanford. She has lived in the Iola area most of her life and is the second of…

Spencer and Chassis Patterson of Sanford, North Carolina, announce the birth of their daughter, Chevelle Kay Patterson, on Jan. 13, 2026. Chevelle weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 20¾ inches long. Maternal grandparents are…