I always look forward to the change from summer to fall. Although I’m sad to see my summer annuals begin to fade away, I do enjoy the fall scenery — mums, pumpkins, and the leaves…

Iola High School will crown its 2025 Fall Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, prior to the Mustangs’ football game against Anderson County.

A group of Spencer Ambler’s former employees – and current friends – gathered Saturday at Iola’s Pizza Hut to celebrate bonds that remain strong. Amber served as Iola’s postmaster from 1982 until his retirement in…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Timothy P. Berry, Iola, cruelty to animals Levi D. Boan, Iola, disorderly conduct, $195 Jess A. Bolling, Iola, burning without permit, disorderly conduct, $370 Acormola A.A.…

STILLWATER, Okla. — Allen Community College’s Livestock Judging Team traveled to Oklahoma Sept. 11 for a full day of practice at Pfeiffer Angus Farm in Mulhall and the Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center in…

Please join us in honoring Ronnie and Debbie Ellis as they celebrate 50 years of love, laughter and commitment. From the day they said “I do” in 1975, their journey has been filled with  family,…

A small crowd of supporters was greeted by Taylor Aikins’s handiwork as they arrived at the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. The occasion was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Porch Pumpkins By Taylor, a delivery…

Save yourself the hassle of cooking Sunday and help contribute to Iola’s Community Utility Relief Board (CURB) at the same time. Iola’s Pizza Hut will donate 20% of all purchases on Sunday, Sept. 21 to…

Whether you’re a first-time or a seasoned gardener, the homesteading series from K-State Research and Extension Southwind District is designed to help you grow smarter — not harder. Join us for the first session of…

U.S. farmers are likely staring down another year in the red, faced with a familiar cycle: rising costs and weakening markets. After years of strong grain prices between 2021 and 2023, growing corn and soybeans…