Arrest reported Iola police officers arrested Charles Bly April 2 for suspicion of theft and trespassing at Iola Walmart. Tool box stolen Iola police officers were told March 31 that somebody stole a tool box…

Pastor Steve Traw continues to regain his health and preached this week from Exodus 20:8-10. His message was “Sunday or Sabbath.” Remember to keep the Sabbath holy. This is a positive commandment. Try to live…

Pastor Chase Riebel gave another sermon in the Resurrection series, this one on “Prayer.” Matthew 26:36-46 is the story of Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane just before he was betrayed to the chief…

Spring break has come and gone, and summer is fast approaching. For many young people in our community, the season brings a valuable opportunity: free time to earn extra spending money and gain real-world experience.…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Tera M. Arnold, Gas, defective tail lamp, $175 Makaylie L. Baker, Iola, obstructing apprehension or prosecution, $75, probation ordered Jack L. Blevins, parking time limitation, $30…

Two arrested after vehicle found in river Two suspects were arrested after officers were called Monday to investigate a vehicle parked in the Neosho River. Jeremiah Heuton, 39, Liberty Hills, Texas, was booked into Allen…

Community National Bank & Trust (CNB&T) has announced a merger with Prairie Bank of Kansas and Farmer National Bancshares, Inc. The merger will bring together Prairie Bank of Kansas with CNB&T and its parent company,…

Members of Iola Masonic Lodge #38 presented the Iola Public Library with a check for $500 before their meeting Tuesday evening. The funds will go towards the purchase of two drinking fountains that also feature…

Steve Traw’s scripture reading Sunday titled “Embracing Things Reverent,” came from Exodus 20:7-11. The third commandment states, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not…

FRONTENAC — Iola High School’s forensics team continued to rack up more gold Saturday. The competitive speaking and acting troupe nabbed five first-place medals on the way to rolling to the team sweepstakes title at…