Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was from John 15:1-8 titled “True Disciples are Connected.” In his sermon, he noted that “if disciples don’t bear fruit, they will be cut off from the vine. Pruning yields…

Allen County’s economic development director approaches his job first with community in mind, knowing that developing a healthful, caring local environment will reap economic benefits, Jared Wheeler told Iola Kiwanians Tuesday. Wheeler assumed the economic…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Payton Craft, 23, Iola, in the 700 block of North State Street Tuesday for suspicion of possessio of methamphetamine, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia after officers fielded several…

At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, LilianaRose Blaufuss of Colony, Payton Scharff of Moran, and Abigail Meiwes of Iola, were selected to attend the 41st Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program on May 5,…

SAFE BASE and Title I teachers at Iola Elementary School offered their Blue Plate Special dinner and activities Thursday. The theme was “The Good Earth” and was centered on Earth-friendly activities such as growing seeds,…

According to city officials, tonight’s Iola City Council meeting has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum. All agenda items will be carried over to the next regular council meeting on Tuesday, May…

Humboldt Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter. All A Honor Roll Third grade: Hayden Bockover, Baron Bruce, Lily Cunningham, Jesey Ellis, Hallie Fitzmaurice, Jess Folk, Haidyn Gant, Beau Homewood, Ryder…

The Iola Middle/High School String Orchestra Concert offered a display of student skills Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Each skill level was represented, from beginning and introduction to strings, to high school…

The Jones-Hardy Post No. 385 American Legion and American Auxiliary of Moran gave USD 256 students a sizable boost recently. The groups donated $1,750 to Marmaton Valley Elementary School Librarian Diane Smith, with the funds…

The Allen County Farmer’s Market begins Thursday in downtown Iola. The market is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the east side of the square. In addition to fresh vegetables, vendors will provide baked goods,…