Dozens of area athletes of all ages proved their dexterity for a good cause while raising funds for the upcoming cross country seasons as part of the Mustang 5K Saturday morning at Riverside Park.
Despite sweltering heat, runners amassed along the starting line at 8 a.m. as part of the fundraiser for the Iola High School and Iola Middle School cross country teams.
Coach Britt Daugharthy said she was pleased by the large turnout.
“This is probably double from last year,” Daugharthy said.
“Double the turnout is so exciting,”…
