Local P.E.O. members recognized Caroline Toland for her academic achievements at their meeting Tuesday night. Toland was one of 36 high school graduates across the state to receive a P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. She is the…

Representatives from the Fort Scott Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recognized Iola Elks Lodge No. 569 Wednesday evening with a flag certificate presentation. The Elks were the first national organization to observe…

Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Faith is …” was based on the scripture reading this week from Hebrews 10: 35-39 11: 1-3,6.  Faith is used many times in the Old and New Testament. Hebrews 11 states,…

As the days grow longer and the sun warms our sidewalks, there’s a familiar buzz in the air: summer is here, and with it comes opportunity. It’s more than just a season — it’s a…

Vehicle stolen Allen County sheriff’s deputies were notified of a vehicle theft from Sigg Motors in Iola May 30. A suspect was identified, and information has been forwarded to the Allen County Attorney’s office. Flooding…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Ephesians 3:1-13 on “Plan, Privilege and Purpose” in regard to missions. Paul had planned to destroy the Christians and the Church but God changed his plans. It is a privilege…

Iola Chamber of Commerce staff and supporters celebrated Waters Hardware with a ribbon cutting Friday morning during the store’s grand opening. With events scheduled throughout the weekend, including free doughnuts Saturday for the first 100…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Jesse J. Adams, Yates Center, driving while suspended (third or subsequent conviction), $595 Seven Hill, Muskogee, Okla., driving wrong way on one-way street, $195 Diversion agreement…

With the ground saturated, and rains expected to return by the end of the week, the Iola Police Department announced its annual Hooked on Fishing, Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) fishing derby has been postponed. Originally…

Members of the Iola Area Chamber gathered May 22 to celebrate Champion Cuts, Iola’s newest pet grooming business located at 101 North Washington, with a ribbon cutting.