K-State Extension offices are offering a free one-hour class on heart health, called HAPp Now: Heart Health Starts Here. The classes will provide practical, easy-to-understand information to help you take charge of heart health, including:…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon Sunday was “A Resurrection Sign: Lazarus,” from John 11. Jesus resurrecting Lazarus who had been four days in the grave was to reveal that Jesus was the resurrection and the life.…

Kellian Peterson of Ottawa County brought home the trophy by winning the Sunflower State Spelling Bee Saturday, hosted by Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. The competition involved 93 spellers from across the state, and lasted…

CHANUTE — Iolans Gary McIntosh and Jim Gilpin were among the participants as the Sons of the American Revolution recently recognized a Revolutionary War soldier and his descendants with a grave-marking ceremony. McIntosh and Gilpin…

Dale Thiele’s sermon came from 1 Thessalonians 5:1, “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” Thiele told the story of Zacharias the Jew who collected taxes for Romans.…

CHANUTE — Chanute High School’s chess team recently won its ninth straight Kansas Class 4A Chess Championship, the Chanute Tribune reported. And that’s not all. The Blue Comet Chess Team also secured the All-State Championship…

Tri-Valley Developmental Services has announced the purchase of a traveling automated external defibrillator (AED) for its Iola Service Center, aimed at improving safety for participants and staff during off-site outings. Through a partnership with AEDGrant,…

Whether you’re new to gardening or have years of experience, one essential step should never be overlooked, and that is understanding your soil’s fertility. While your plants may offer clues, you can’t accurately judge soil…

Iola High School’s speech and drama teams continued to rank highly against their competitors in various events in recent weeks. The forensics team took second at the Chanute Invitational March 7, buoyed by first-place finishes…

Allen County’s Wings of Warriors chapter raised about $2,400 in a recent fundraiser, courtesy of a half-side of beef donated by Tim and Teresa Henry, owners of Twin Motors Ford in Iola. The chapter, which…