Iola High School’s forensics team has had a successful start to its 2026 competitive speaking and drama season. An Iola contingent took second place as a team Saturday at a competition in Independence. Individually, Logan…

Crews will begin replacing water lines, perhaps as early as Thursday, to accompany a full rebuild of U.S. 54 through Iola. Workers began erecting barricades limiting eastbound 54 traffic (Madison Avenue) to a single lane…

One year after opening its doors, Waters Hardware in Iola is celebrating strong growth and an ever-expanding inventory. Store manager Jerry Watson said the past year has exceeded expectations, crediting the community’s enthusiastic response for…

Iola High School crowned Harley Blankenship and Chloe Hoag as 2026 Homecoming King and Queen on Friday. Find more photos of the Winter Royalty Ceremony here.

Allen Community College paid homage to its storied legacy in the athletics realm with five new inductees in to the Red Devil Athletics Hall of Fame. The inductees: — The late Judith Bragg, who coached…

MORAN — The day before Valentine’s Day, Marmaton Valley PTO hosted a Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance, their third-annual. The high school commons area was full of over 40 girls from PreK-5th grade. Plenty of sweets, pop…

USD 257 eighth-graders and sophomores stepped into adulthood Friday during the RealityU event held in the Iola High School gym. Sponsored by Emprise Bank, the 75-minute program transformed the gym into a real-world budgeting experience.…

The Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SEKAAA) has implemented changes to its 60+ Dine program in response to increasing demand for services and rising operational costs. In Allen County, 60+ Dine meals are served…

After weather-related delays slowed work in recent weeks, crews have been back at it, refurbishing the brick surface of a building at 224 N. Washington Ave. The work began at the start of the year,…

Customers faced some tough decisions Friday at the Friends of the Library’s annual Everything Chocolate Sale at Iola Public Library. The sale continues through Saturday, with everything 50% off during the sale’s final day. Proceeds…