School board president Dan Willis bounced up and down with the excitement of a child as he showed off the gymnasium at Iola Elementary School. “This is probably the biggest elementary gymnasium in Kansas,” he…

Windows with glazing that protects from the heat of the sun. Bullet-resistant glass.  Sloping roofs. Mechanical systems under a roof instead of on top of it.  Walking paths and traffic studies. Those were among the…

Preliminary designs of new school buildings for USD 257 were unveiled Monday night. The contrast between old and new is dramatic. A predominantly glass-enclosed cafeteria, for example, is not only an inviting environment for students…

Favorable interest rates could translate into a substantial savings to taxpayers as USD 257 prepares to build new facilities. Depending on how the bidding process goes, the district might be able to set a lower…

For those who have devoted almost one year studying whether the local school district needs new schools, the answer has become clear. Of course. What’s not so obvious, however, is how to convince district voters…