When two Iola business owners packed their bags for Colorado earlier this month, they weren’t just chasing business tips — they were searching for inspiration. For April Kroenke and Angie Rourk, the weeklong Destination BootCamp…

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…

Familiar faces in new places may be the theme in downtown Iola this summer. Not long after looking for a new location for her wellness studio, Rhoda Morrison found an ideal spot just down the…

Challenge accepted. When April Kroenke accepted the “Welcome Back” business award from the Kansas Commerce Department on Oct. 20, she considered the words of Iola native, Lt. Gov. David Toland. He challenged winners to look…

Iolan April Kroenke is being noted for her photography abilities. Kroenke, proprietor of April Kroenke Photography, was listed among Senior Style Guide’s “Hot 100” winners for 2022. Her photo of Iola High School senior Harper…

Hometown girl April Kroenke is back. After years overseas and criss-crossing the country, 42-year-old April Kroenke has returned home to launch a photo studio, April Kroenke Photography. Her passion for taking photographs began early, clear…