Iola Masons Lodge #38 donated $5,000 to Wings of Warriors at a special presentation Saturday. The volunteer organization was recognized for its invaluable assistance to cancer survivors throughout 11 years of operation. Jessica Oswald of…

Burglary leads to arrest Allen County sheriff’s deputies, investigating a burglary reported at West Side Bait Shop east of Iola Sept. 14, found a person of interest in the area. Following a brief investigation, deputies…

Marmaton Valley High’s Todd Stevenson and Sophia Heim were crowned 2025 Fall Homecoming King and Queen Friday. Serving as escorts during the coronation ceremony are crown bearer Hudson Gabbert and flower girl Charlotte Lawson. Stevenson…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center underwent a pressure wash Monday afternoon ahead of this weekend’s scheduled show “Spamilton.” Mandy Moyer, Bowlus executive director, noted that the cleaning is part of this season’s capital improvement project.…

Testing your forage and feed is one of the most valuable steps you can take to make sure your cattle are meeting their nutritional needs. By collecting good samples, choosing the right tests, and understanding…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from James 1:2-11 on “Testing, Boasting and Wisdom.” Tests are an opportunity to grow. We can boast only in Christ because everything else will fail you. Wisdom is the ability to…

SAVONBURG — The Kansas Masonic Foundation has partnered with Virginia Lodge No. 315 to donate $500 to the Savonburg Public Library. Founded in 1896, Virginia Lodge No. 315 is a Kansas Masonic lodge dedicated to…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Conner Aldridge for suspicion of trespassing and criminal damage to property Sept. 18 in the 1000 block of North Jefferson Avenue. Matthew Troyer was arrested Sept. 15 for suspicion…

Pastor Steve Traw is doing well and plans on being back Sunday. This week, guest speaker Flint Allen preached on the importance of light. Using Luke 14: 34-35 as a background for his message, Flint…

Marmaton Valley High School will crown its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen Friday. The crowning ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., prior to the Wildcats’ football game against Reno County Homeschool.