Veterans, active guardsmen and their families will have an opportunity to connect with local resources and support during the second annual Resilient Warrior Luncheon, scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Armory in Iola. Allen County…

LAHARPE — Plans for upcoming planter workshop at TLC Garden Center grew so big it’s become a festival. Saturday’s event promises a little something for everyone, regardless of how green their thumbs are, including food…

Iolan Bill Shirley, whose career spanned from the Army to Iola City Hall, died Sunday, Aug. 23, at the age of 88. Shirley’s 56 years as a professional could be split in three parts. The…

While much of Iola’s attention over the summer has been focused on the ongoing rebuild of U.S. 54 through town, City Administrator Matt Rehder’s focus has shifted to the city’s water lines. “They need to…

Judge Bret Heim’s former  law office at 424 N. Washington Ave., has been acquired by the City of Iola.  City Council members approved the purchase for $170,000, with proceeds coming from Iola Fire Department’s equipment…

Iola students and families attending home games will get a price break from what had previously been approved by local school board members. At the Aug. 10 meeting, Athletic Director Tristan Carson said Pioneer League…

The long-awaited development of two former Iola elementary schools into housing units is taking a baby step. USD 257 board members agreed Monday night to maintain the buildings through the end of the year as…

A large crowd turned out Friday as USD 257 Board of Education member Dan Willis cut the ribbon for the new artificial turf at the Riverside Park football stadium. Crews completed the $1.2 million installation…

Cole Moyer will serve up a  big-screen ode to Iola Friday evening at the Allen Community College Theatre. The Iola native has spent the past several months putting together “Just Talk,” a film he wrote,…

Trica Stogsdill, Allen Community College’s theatre and film director, had a hand in picking up some illustrious hardware over the summer. Stogsdill, who works in the summer months at the American Players Theatre in Spring…