Sometimes, things come full circle. Such is the case with Iola’s Southwind Cycle & Outdoor shop. The business got its start after a Lenexa-based bicycle shop, Velo+, opened a location on South Washington Avenue just…

Ben Alexander has one suggestion for those partaking in Saturday’s inaugural Octagon Gravel Race. Have fun. “In fact, it’s not allowed to have a bad time,” Alexander joked. “It’s against the rules.” Alexander, owner of…

Southwind Cycle and Outdoor will introduce a burst of American folk music into downtown Iola on Friday when it hosts singer-songwriter and Shawnee-native David Burchfield. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with opening act,…