While newly hired as Iola High School’s drama and speech instructor, Regina Christienson is no stranger to IHS students.Christienson, 25, student taught under former IHS drama instructor Jennifer Jones in 2010, then taught English for…

Mosquito spraying will resume in the south part of Iola.City Council members approved the spraying at their meeting Monday night.The spraying had been stopped in mid-July after an extended hot, dry period essentially did away…

Iola City Council members have rejected the city’s 2012 budget, citing a number of concerns Monday with the $28 million spending plan.The rejection — which became official after only three council members voted to approve…

Lucile Stratton, 95, formerly of Iola, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Mo.She was born June 23, 1916, in Iola, the daughter of George S. and Susie (McCarty) Stratton.…

Vivian G. Henkle, 97, Iola, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Allen County Hospital in Iola.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola.Online condolences for the…

As of now, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas will win the Republican presidential nomination, I would guess. Not because he is the best qualified. Either Jon Huntsman of Utah or Mitt Romney of Massachusetts would…

Jessica, the three-year-old adopted daughter of the Rev. Rob and Theresa Francis, knew the answer.“Where does Jesus live,” asked Francis, 49, Sunday afternoon in the sanctuary of Grace Baptist Church, 214 W. Madison Ave.“In my…

At only 10 weeks old, Redondo Iola, is on a path to a lifetime of service. The golden retriever is under the tutelage of Ron Fry who is training the pup as part of the…

Robert McGuire has grown well aware of the legacy the late Dale Creitz left on Iola High School’s music program. “When my band instructors would talk about successful music programs, his name was one they’d mention,”…

Area residents help friend fight cancer with food sale With an adroit flick of her wrist Elisa Narvaez turned out one enchilada after another Saturday at Iola’s First Christian Church. By nightfall, 25 volunteers had…