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…

USD 257 board members were treated to an award-winning performance at Monday evening’s meeting when students from the Iola High School forensics team were on-hand to discuss their stellar season.  Regina Chriestenson, speech and drama…

Iola High School’s drama department ended its year with all the bravado and glamour normally reserved for Hollywood bigwigs. Friday’s 60th annual Little Scholars celebration recognized the thespians for their work on stage, behind the…