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Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Romans 15, saying we should live in harmony and accept each other because this gives God glory. Darren McGhee gave communion meditation,”Here’s your Sign.” Moses was shown many signs. Jesus…

An 80-year-old woman died Friday evening following a head-on collision on Interstate 35 in rural Coffey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Anita M. Morgan, Lebo, was driving on the wrong side of the interstate,…

MANHATTAN — Southwind Extension District 4-H teams were named the  2026 State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Champions at the Aug. 22-23 event in Manhattan. The 4-H’ers placed in the top 10 of every contest, with a…

Shop Thrifty, the used clothing store of the Iola Senior Center, donated $500 to the yet-to-be-formed Friends of the Lehigh Portland State Park Thursday.  

Customers were treated to giveaways and discounts while they visited with a number of vendors and representatives Friday at The Feedlot’s store expo Friday.

Sunday’s sermon “Who Do We Say Jesus Is? Who Do We Say We Are?” came from Psalm 124, Romans 12:1-8 and Matthew 16: 13-29. Psalm 1 and 8 say, “If it had not been the…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Romans 14 and 15 on conscience, criticism and charity. We should love and accept others who are working out their faith through the law. Bruce Symes gave the communion meditation…

ALLEN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Criminal cases filed: George A. Briggs, Iola, violating a protective order, disorderly conduct Adrienne L. Walls, Iola, unlawful request for emergency service assistance Austin E. Bradley, Iola, possession of methamphetamine, possession of…

Arrests reported Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Lonnie W. Bevill, 45, vagrant, at the Iola McDonald’s restaurant Tuesday for suspicion of violating the Registered Offender Act. Danne W. Wise Jr., 47, Wichita, was arrested by…

Sunday’s message at Carlyle Presbyterian Church, “God’s Blessings Identified in Scripture,” comes from three different books of the Bible: Psalms 133, Romans 11: 1-2a, and Matthew 15:10-28. Life is in our friendships; they draw us…