New menus and food preparation methods will be in store for Iola students next year. USD 257 board of education members unanimously agreed to turn those responsibilities over to OPPA, a food management company located…

If money grew on trees, Iola council members may have seriously considered a recommendation from the federal government to study the levees surrounding Riverside Park. As is, it took all of five minutes for  council…

BURLINGTON — Humboldt High’s Robbie Sellman continues to rack up lofty finishes on the golf course as the 2014 season nears its conclusion. Sellman took home third place Monday at the Tri-Valley League Golf Tournament,…

EMPORIA — Southern Coffey County High’s Hunter Pankey was a three-time gold medalist Monday at the Lyon County League Freshman-Sophomore Meet. The meet was hosted by Emporia State University and precedes the Lyon County League…

OSWEGO — Rain storms that cut short several other sporting events also hit Marmaton Valley’s golf team. The Wildcats were in Oswego for Monday’s Three Rivers League Tournament. The tournament was cut from 18 to…

LACYGNE — It was a mighty long, dreary afternoon to play one inning of baseball. Iola High’s Mustangs wrapped up play in their Pioneer League Tournament semifinal game against host Prairie View in a game…

Just to the east, the community of Nevada, Mo., has signed up for Healthe Intent, an initiative to get townsfolk to lead a more healthy lifestyle in efforts to reduce health care costs.  As reported…

Brian Hu could feel like a fish out of water. He is 7,500 miles from his island home of Taiwan. Hu, 19, is a Rotary exchange student in Iola since September. He was to have…

Iola High School feted the best and brightest moments of its memorable year of dramatic arts with the 49th annual Little Oscars celebration.  There was much to applaud with the fall and spring productions —…

Mother’s Day was a little more special for Iola-area moms Sunday, as they watched 66 seniors receive Iola High School diplomas. The ceremony in the school’s gymnasium was done in an expeditious manner, with the…