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…

View hundreds of additional photos of Iola’s graduation by clicking here. As Iola High School’s Class of 2025 ventures out into the world, many likely still do not know where their paths will lead, Maxwell…

View additional photos of Allen’s graduation ceremony by clicking here. Getting a higher education can be an endurance test, admitted Dianne Kauth, including “how many late-night study sessions you can endure.”  But the journey builds…

View additional photos of Crest’s graduation ceremony by clicking here. COLONY — Crest High School’s Class of 2025 is a testament to authenticity, Principal Travis Hermreck announced at Saturday’s graduation ceremony in Colony. “Crest’s Class…

MORAN — As they exit the halls of Marmaton Valley High School, Ava Newman implored her classmates to appreciate what they’ve accomplished, but not to wait to pursue their dreams from here. “You’ve no idea…

When Madeleine Wanker walks across the stage to receive her high school diploma, she can’t help but look back and smile. “My freshman year, I was very reserved and really didn’t go out for many…

While many high school students strive to earn high GPAs, participate in clubs and sports, or graduate with honors, Mariah Jelinek has gone a step further — several steps, in fact. The Iola High School…

Advocates for a countywide recycling program will address Iola City Council members Monday to share their vision of how a joint city-county venture can succeed in Allen County. The group has tried in recent years…

The concept of “having it all figured out” is something of a myth, Myra Gleason said Wednesday. “It doesn’t magically arrive when you get your diploma,” she said. ““It shows up later, after you start…