Youngsters pulled 211 fish out of Abbott’s Pond in north Iola Saturday as part of the annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs derby. Ninety-five children, ages 2-17, were a part of the festivities, sponsored…

Dozens of youngsters descended upon Craig and Georgia Abbot’s pond in north Iola Saturday morning for the Iola Police Department’s annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs fishing derby. Each of the participant received a…

The Iola Police Department is inviting youngsters ages 2-17 to cast their lines once again Saturday for the department’s annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs fishing derby. All attendees will receive a free fishing…

The annual Hooked on Fishing, Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) fishing derby is set for Saturday at Craig and Georgia Abbott’s pond along north Cottonwood Street in Iola. The derby, originally scheduled for June 4, was…

Forty area youngsters flocked to Abbott’s Pond in Iola June 5 for the Iola Police Department’s annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs campaign. They were kept busy, landing a combined 123 fish on the…

The threat of rainy weather has washed away plans for the annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs fishing derby in Iola Saturday. The Iola Police Department-sponsored event was called off because of Saturday’s forecasts.…

The Iola Police Department will host its annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs fishing derby June 20 at Abbott’s Pond along North Cottonwood Street. Pre-registration is available through 5 p.m. June 18 at the…

The fish were biting early and often at Saturday’s Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) fishing derby, sponsored by the Iola Police Department. The 75 registered youngsters, ages 2-17, landed 252 fish from Craig…

A cool, overcast morning made for pristine fishing conditions Saturday at the Iola Police Department?s annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) fishing derby at Craig and Georgia Abbott?s pond in north Iola. Henry…