Iola High School Principal Scott Carson arrived at school Wednesday with a hunch something would be amiss. He was right. The graduating Class of 2022 kept alive a long-standing tradition with a senior prank. While…

Health department officials tackled a lot of extra responsibilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca Johnson, director of the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department, told county commissioners on Tuesday. Johnson submitted her department’s annual budget…

In a small town, everyone always seems to know what’s wrong — and how to fix it. The thousand conversations over coffee, in backyards, or in the grocery store parking lot are all unique but…

Elanie Sturgeon enjoys challenging herself.  And after being homeschooled for most of her elementary and middle school years, she decided she wanted to tackle the challenges that come with a transition to public school. “It’s…

A family legacy of sorts will come to its brilliant conclusion this week at Iola High School when Miah Shelby dons her cap and gown and receives her diploma as one of six valedictorians with…

A program that provides free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds in USD 257 will receive full funding as it prepares for its third year. Jenna Higginbotham, curriculum director who oversees the preschool program, told…

Iolans likely will be asked to pay a shade more each month in gas meter and usage fees to help replenish a dwindling gas utility fund. City Council members gave their reluctant endorsement to a…

HUMBOLDT — With the price of diesel fuel upward of $5 a gallon, Humboldt’s trash service provider, JKS of Erie, is requesting additional reimbursement. The city’s contract with Kenny Schettler, owner of JKS, states the…

A dozen Iola High School students cheered and celebrated as school board members agreed to spend $50,000 to replace outdated weightlifting equipment.  Weight teacher Mike Wilhelm and wrestling coach Jason Bates asked the board to…

For all of Reece Murry’s achievements and accolades on and off the softball diamond — and there have been a bunch — it would only be natural for her to have to overcome another roadblock…