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Iola Preschool student Caiden Beasley was among the youngsters donning vests and other costumes in honor of an ABCs boot camp parade Wednesday at the Recreation Community Building at Iola’s Riverside Park. 

The foxes didn’t quite run the henhouse Wednesday, but it was close. At least Iola Elementary School students got away with extra recess. They had kindergartener Asher Reed, second grader Zaylee Blazek and third grader…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Hunter Morrison Friday afternoon for suspicion of possessing opiates and interfering with law enforcement at the intersection of Washington and Madison avenues. On April 29, officers arrested Jack Baker…

The next Allen County Area Retired School Personnel meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 7, in the Mary Ellen Stadler Conference Room at Allen Community College. The business meeting will begin at 11 a.m.,…

Pastor Chase Riebel taught from Acts and Titus about Jesus’ instructions to teach. Paul left Titus on the island of Crete to teach. Knowing the truth keeps believers from being deceived by false teachings. How…

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt High School journalism program has won its 15th consecutive Kansas Scholastic Press Association Class 3A state journalism championship. The Cubs took the top spot this year with 86 points, followed by…

A group of Iola Middle School students gave an assist to Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary members Friday by replacing worn American flags on all of the veterans’ graves at Iola’s Highland Cemetery.

Iola elementary students enjoyed perfect weather Monday during the school’s field day. Kids played games, ran obstacle courses, and munched on hotdogs as summer break, oh so close, remains just out of reach.

The Allen County Farmers Market got off to a festive start for the 2025 season Thursday, with dancers from Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy performing for the crowd. The market opens at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through…

Iola High School and Iola Middle School’s concert bands capped their school year with a evening of music at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.