What we’re reading:

— Iola Reads has picked “Defiance” as its young adult selection. It’s a story about cancer and an unlikely friendship.

— Iola High School crowned its fall homecoming king and queen before the start of Friday’s game.

— The Lampe Heritage Farm and Pumpkin Patch educated some local tots about fall crops and farm life.

— Coronavirus will continue to be a central topic for presidential candidates heading into the final stretch of the election. (We’re counting the days — 10 as of Saturday)

— Iola High School football alumni talk of tough tackles and even tougher losses as part of homecoming celebrations.