Month: October 2013

With pennies being pinched ever tighter in Kansas schools, a group of USD 257 supporters have come to the aid of Iola High School students.The IHS Booster Club helps raise thousands of dollars each year…

Moving one step closer toward a “bicycle friendly” city, Iola council members granted permission for sharrows to be painted on designated streets in the city limits. Sharrows are painted markers on streets that alert motorists…

A recent addition to the Iola High School band has instructor Matt Kleopfer higher than ever.Literally.As the Marching Mustangs prepare for their final football game performance of the year Thursday, they recently became the grateful…

CHEROKEE — Humboldt High’s volleyball team finished its season Saturday, but not before the Lady Cubs picked up their first Class 3A substate victory in five years.The Lady Cubs rolled past Riverton in straight sets,…

MOUND CITY — Spearheaded by Drake Busteed’s fourth-place finish, Yates Center High’s cross country team qualified for the Class 2A state meet Saturday by taking second overall at their regional competition.The Wildcats finished behind Berean…

GARNETT — Iola High’s volleyball squad fell behind early Saturday, dropping the first seven points of their Class 4A substate match against Anderson County.The Fillies didn’t go away quietly, scoring the next four points to…

OTTAWA — A dreaded “side stitch” did in Iola High’s Kohl Endicott Saturday.Endicott, Iola High’s top cross country runner, was situated perfectly near the front of the Class 4A Regional Meet, even after a near…

CHANUTE — The Red Devil Express keeps on rolling as Allen Community College’s soccer teams approach the end of the season on a high note.Allen’s squads swept past Neosho County on a pair of road…

ARKANSAS CITY — After one of the most disappointing weeks of an otherwise successful volleyball season, Allen Community College head coach Jessica Peters found the Red Devils across the court from the top-ranked Cowley Tigers…

Lindsey and Brian Shaughnessy have been working hard to transform one of their vacant rental houses into a haunted attraction — and they hope it will raise awareness for a little-known disease.The Shaughnessy’s daughter, Maya,…