Kroenke makes move

April Kroenke's photography studio will have a new home in the 101-year-old building at 201 South St. The building is the former home of Heigele's Repair Shop. The anticipated opening date is April 1.

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February 5, 2025 - 3:22 PM

April Kroenke is moving her photography studio to 201 South St., Iola. Her plan is to create a state-of-the-art home for the business. Photo by Tim Stauffer / Iola Register

When someone walks into April Kroenke’s new photography studio, she hopes they’ll feel instantly at ease.

“We want this space to feel like an extension of my home,” said Kroenke. She and husband Scott assumed control of the building at 201 South St. on Feb. 1. It was the former home of Heigele’s Repair Shop, which had been owned and operated by Mike McGie.

Since then, the couple has been hard at work, painting, remodeling, and modifying the 101-year old building. Bit by bit, they’re bringing to life a vision Kroenke has carefully sketched out on a whiteboard.…

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