Crews have begun construction on a new maintenance building for the Iola USD 257 school district, a project expected to improve efficiency and equipment care for the district. The building is being constructed on a…

Wrecks lead to citations Iola police officers issued a pair of citations following separate accidents Friday. On Friday morning, Henry Kessler was cited for inattentive driving after he reportedly struck a legally parked vehicle in…

Padlock damaged Frank Thomas told police Thursday somebody cut the padlock to his storage unit in the 300 block of North Jefferson Avenue. Vehicles damaged Ted Bresee told officers Thursday morning somebody damaged his vehicle…

Storybook weather conditions greeted festival-goers over the weekend for the annual Kincaid Free Fair. Large crowds took part in games, antique tractor and car show, parade, inflatable attractions and street dances.

Iola Masons Lodge #38 donated $5,000 to Wings of Warriors at a special presentation Saturday. The volunteer organization was recognized for its invaluable assistance to cancer survivors throughout 11 years of operation. Jessica Oswald of…

Burglary leads to arrest Allen County sheriff’s deputies, investigating a burglary reported at West Side Bait Shop east of Iola Sept. 14, found a person of interest in the area. Following a brief investigation, deputies…

Marmaton Valley High’s Todd Stevenson and Sophia Heim were crowned 2025 Fall Homecoming King and Queen Friday. Serving as escorts during the coronation ceremony are crown bearer Hudson Gabbert and flower girl Charlotte Lawson. Stevenson…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center underwent a pressure wash Monday afternoon ahead of this weekend’s scheduled show “Spamilton.” Mandy Moyer, Bowlus executive director, noted that the cleaning is part of this season’s capital improvement project.…

Testing your forage and feed is one of the most valuable steps you can take to make sure your cattle are meeting their nutritional needs. By collecting good samples, choosing the right tests, and understanding…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from James 1:2-11 on “Testing, Boasting and Wisdom.” Tests are an opportunity to grow. We can boast only in Christ because everything else will fail you. Wisdom is the ability to…