Tag: USD 257
An unexpected low bond rate will save USD 257 taxpayers about $8.6 million in interest to build a new elementary school and make other improvements. School board members learned the results from the sale of…
Mondays filing deadline has passed, setting up a number of contested city and school board races throughout Allen County. In Iola, Mayor Jon Wells will face a pair of challengers in November. Ron Ballard, elected…
A lack of interest from food service companies means USD 257 will stick with OPAA to provide meals, despite criticism about the service. The district was required this year to open its food service contract…
Area students wont be able to take part in an educational summer program this year because of a lack of grant funding. SAFE BASE, an afterschool program in its 19th year, will not offer summer…
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…
A gaggle of kindergartners gathers aboard the Fearless Fred Trolley this morning outside Iola City Hall. The students parents were the winning bidders on a special auction to earn special rides to school for the…
Its not easy to keep high school students motivated when it comes to online learning, Iola High School Principal Scott Crenshaw told USD 257 board members Monday night. To provide a more conducive learning environment,…
Youngsters attending school at USD 257 have an opportunity to take a memorable ride to class on the last day of school. The Iola CITF/PRIDE Committee is hosting a Fun Ride Auction for students in…
Now that an election for new school facilities has been decided, the USD 257 board is turning its attention to long- and short-term goals. Facility improvements are just part of the plan, and last week’s…
For the first time in 43 years, the stars aligned to the point that a majority of voters felt confident in approving funds to build a new school for District 257. The $25.5 million bond…
