Twenty-seven Iola middle and high school band students will give the performance of a lifetime Saturday as the guests of the federal government to perform in front of the World War II Memorial in Washington,…

Allen County commissioners will take a cue as to how interested the public is in their affairs by the turnout to their first scheduled evening meeting on Tuesday, March 25.  The meeting begins at 6…

The upcoming Iola Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner promises to be the largest, and mousiest, in its recent history. The April 3 dinner recognizes Chamber members for their work to keep the local economy…

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article referenced the Southwind Extension District instead of the Allen County 4-H Council as the partner in the digital sign project. We regret the error. Iola City Council…

Getting their dream off the ground — to convert about 300 acres of land just north of Iola as an outdoor recreation and event center — will be an arduous task, sisters Cassandra and Karlea…

Iola has an official flag. Councilman Max Grundy helped design the flag, which incorporates blue and white stripes emanating from a clock face, styled in the manner of Iola’s distinctive courthouse clock. The time shown…

HUMBOLDT — Chelsie Tomlinson appealed to Humboldt council members for the need of a dog park in town.   Tomlinson listed the many benefits of such a park, saying it provides a secure area for…

WELLSVILLE — Iola High School’s forensics team brought home a league championship Saturday. Iola’s competitive speaking and acting squad brought home seven individual first-place finishes to run away with the team sweepstakes crown. Full results…

“Is it running?” USD 257 Transportation Director Aaron Cole says this is a frequent question when people first see the district’s new electric buses in action. “They are very quiet,” he said, compared to the…

Throngs of auto enthusiasts and well-wishers flocked to Sigg Tire & Repair, 1304 East St., Saturday for a car show to celebrate the shop’s 10th anniversary. On top of getting to see more than 50…