The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the retirement of Robin Schallie after three years as director. Visitors stopped at the office at 10 W. Jackson Street Tuesday afternoon to wish her well. Cookies were…

No one feels the pulse of downtown Iola like Kelly Sigg.  How the retailers are faring. What sales and promotions they’re trying. What people want.  “It’s in my blood,” the 64-year-old said Wednesday.   So,…

In a narrow vote this week, the Federal Trade Commission approved a rule that will ban the vast majority of noncompete clauses by U.S. employers, which have long prevented workers from switching jobs or setting…

With a change of venue from previous years, the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner Thursday night in the community building at Riverside Park. The gymnasium was packed with approximately 160 guests.…

BURLINGTON — According to a report by The Coffey County Republican, the Coffey County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has decided to dissolve the organization. Melissa Daily, the Chamber’s executive director, announced the decision…

Area youth enjoyed the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce’s first Pedal Fest around the square on Monday as part of a July Fourth celebration. The event also included hot dogs and other snacks, and trolley…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Influential Kansas business groups have strong misgivings about Republican proposals aimed at financially protecting workers refusing COVID-19 inoculations while vocal anti-mandate activists don’t think the measures go far enough. A joint…

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters turned out for the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Trunk or Treat” event on the square Sunday evening for Halloween.

“Don’t be afraid to try new things.” Robin Schallie grew up hearing that advice from her father, and she’s always taken it to heart. Now, at the age of 63, she’s trying something new as…

Chamber member Alyssa George of American Family Insurance hosted the Chamber’s first 2021 Chamber Coffee event this Tuesday, March 2. Due to COVID-19, the event was the first Chamber Coffee held in almost a year.…