Bicyclist hit by car
Walter A. Kailer, 64, was taken by ambulance to the hospital Thursday afternoon after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in downtown Iola.
The Iola Police Department reported Shawn M. Manbeck, 46, was backing from a parking stall in the 10 block of West Madison when her car struck Kailers eastbound bicycle.
The severity of Kailers injuries werent released.
Arrests reported
A traffic stop Wednesday at the intersection of Benton and Sycamore streets led to the arrest of Hollis F. Grewing, 37, Iola. Sgt. Bob Droessler of the Iola Police Department said Grewing faces charges of criminal use of a weapon (controlling a firearm while addicted to a controlled substance), possessing marijuana with two prior convictions, possessing opiate, narcotic or stimulant, possessing drug paraphernalia, violating drivers license restrictions and no registration or liability insurance. Grewing is being held without bond in the Allen County Jail.