Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the 31st District recently accepted two gifts from local community groups. Craw-Kan CARES, a charitable program established by employees of the Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, donated $1,500, while the Iola…

‘He will be missed’ A young man, bold, he went to fight, Through wars and years, defending what’s right. Saw the flag rise, a poignant sight,  A hero’s journey, day and night. With age, he…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Ephesians 1 and 2 in his sermon titled “Made Alive.” Do you feel like your life is missing something? If we are not living in the spirit of God and…

In an effort to remember her son, Timothy Charboneau, in an uplifting manner, Jami Thyer organized a balloon release the evening of Memorial Day. “Decorating his grave is so sad,” she said Tuesday morning. Charboneau…

Iola High School has announced its fourth-quarter honor rolls for 2024-25. All A’s (4.0 GPA)  Seniors: Elza Clift, Kaysin Crusinbery, Grady Dougherty, Mariah Jelinek, Kinsey Schinstock, Madeleine Wanker, Alyssa Williams, Kegan Wilson and  KC Wilson…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Elementary School has announced its second-semester honor rolls for 2024-25. All A’s Fifth grade — Isabella Cooper, Charles Ensminger, Kolten McVey, Mckenna Meiwes, Kylee Resco, Tommy Retana, Asher Stone and Hadley…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School has announced its fourth-quarter honor rolls for 2024-25. Principal’s (4.0 GPA) Eighth grade Daysha Borjas-Farrill, Ellie Carlson, Karis Cook, Jadey Ellis, Breah Jones, Brylee Napier, Riley Olsen, Alexander Torres, Owen…

The semi-monthly meeting for those suffering with Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) was Sunday, May 18. The Iola Seventh-Day Adventist women have been holding the support meetings for the last one-and-a-half years. AGS is a delayed-onset and…

The month of May marks Small Business Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the powerful role small businesses play in our communities and our economy. While they may be “small” in size, their impact is…

Over the last nine years, there have been 17 cases of bovine rabies in Kansas. In several of those years, cattle were the most common domestic species diagnosed with rabies in our state. Any bovine…