Thursday marked the last day of school at Iola-USD 257’s schools for the 2024-25 academic term, and the students made it worth their while. Iola High School students competed in a series of games and…

Allen Community College’s softball team will play on the newly minted Bernie Blevins Field starting next season. ACC Trustees approved Tuesday a request to rename the softball field in Blevins’s honor. Blevins, who died in…

The Community Utility Relief Bank (CURB) is inviting Iola residents to support a meaningful cause this weekend — simply by enjoying a slice of pizza. This Sunday, Iola’s Pizza Hut will host a special fundraiser…

Work crews used a pumping system in order to distribute concrete Wednesday for the footings and foundation for the visitors center at Lehigh Portland State Park south of Iola. The center will include a basement…

Ongoing disagreement about hangar rental rates at the Allen County Airport have resulted in a business owner ending his relationship with the county.  “He’s through with the county and the problems he has with the…

As they shape Allen Community College’s budget for the 2025-26 school year, trustees will be asked to bump the school’s pay scale by $250,000. The Board will meet May 27 to further discuss recommendations from…

Iola leaders expressed a willingness once again to visit with Allen County commissioners about a countywide recycling program. Council members were given a glimpse Monday of what one such program would look like, with one…

Iola is getting a splash park. City Council members approved spending up to $173,000 to help push the Community Involvement Task Force/PRIDE Committee over the top in its quest to get a splash park in…

HUMBOLDT — A dog park is coming to Humboldt.   At their meeting Monday evening, City Council members approved a two-part park — one section for smaller dogs and the other for larger dogs —…

Less than half of Allen County veterans take advantage of available benefits, including health care, furthering their educations, long-term care, survivors’ benefits and pensions.  That gap oftentimes correlates with a veteran’s do-it-yourself mentality, said Sheli…