The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce will host a holiday trolley ride at 7 p.m. Friday.The ride will travel through several neighborhoods in town to catch a last glimpse of the lavish Christmas decorations on…

Supporters of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that would span Elm Creek along South Washington Avenue may learn by the end of January if the project will be funded.Damaris Kunkler, program director at Thrive Allen…

Elizabeth Cunningham made her debut as director of the Iola Middle School and Iola High School string orchestras Monday evening at the Creitz Recital Hall in the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Above, the high school…

Evelyn Tait, 78, Chanute, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, in Chanute. Evelyn was born on July 6, 1938 in Westphalia, the daughter of Virgil Leroy and Agnes (Constable) Kelley.On Sept. 26, 1961, Evelyn married…

Irene Broyles, 86, Humboldt, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 in Humboldt.  Irene was born on June 19, 1930, in Byng, Okla., the daughter of Noah Thomas and Francis (Smith) Abbott.On June 21, 1947, Irene…

ALTOONA — For the second time this season, the Yates Center boys’ basketball team made quick work of the Altoona-Midway Jets.The Wildcats built a 36-0 lead at halftime and were able to cruise to a…

Iola council members were told last Monday sales tax distribution to the city, compared to a year ago, was flat. Several reasons were suggested. The primary one may be that more people are buying merchandise…

One of Iola’s holiday highlights commences Wednesday evening when Santa’s Toy Shop opens its doors in downtown Iola.For the fifth consecutive year, Iolan Tracy Keagle has collected — with help from countless donors from across…

The weather was hardly fit for man or beast Saturday.Try telling that to some good-hearted Elks.Several Iola Elks Lodge No. 569 members braved the weekend’s approaching winter storm, and handed out 37 food baskets to…

LACYGNE — The Mustangs are entering their Christmas break at a crossroads. After Friday’s 45-40 loss to Prairie View in LaCygne, the team has now dropped two-consecutive league games to begin the Pioneer League season.…