Dear editor,I see in the paper Iola is wanting their local builders to build the housing stock. One of the first things you need to fix is the value of the homes not just in…

Western reaction to China’s loosening its one-child policy is a loud collective snort.That a country is so intrusive that it can regulate the number of children a family has, seems incredulous to us outsiders.It’s been…

A leadership class at Iola High School has brought a positive outlook to fellow students. The class was assigned to read the children’s book, “How Full is your Bucket,” and created a program afterward.In the…

Keely Harles hopes the girls she coaches today will become tomorrow’s cheerleaders.Harles is opening her Spirit Nation Dance & Cheer studio at 320 W. Garfield. The program will emphasize cheer and dance routines.Classes begin Jan.…

Roger Carswell, director of Iola Public Library, may not have an accounting degree on his resume, but he knows the value of a good investment.As of July, the library’s foundation has made $649.51 on the…

Allen Community College’s men dealt with a painful loss over the weekend.The Red Devil women, meanwhile, dealt with a painful injury.The squads went a combined 1-3 as they each competed in tournaments.The Red Devil men…

Dwight Howard knows a thing or two about sports history.No, not the Dwight Howard currently starring for the Houston rockets in the NBA.Iola’s Dwight Howard.Now 94, Howard fully admits his short-term memory isn’t what it…

At last year’s Portland Alley Marathon participants complained about the strong north wind and how running from Chanute to Iola was a bear.This year’s course was from Iola to Chanute. Wind gusts — from the…

STUCO representatives from the Pioneer League met at Iola High School Thursday to learn how to improve their schools. Each year the meeting moves among schools within the league.Students heard from speaker Jim Mosely. His…

Strong southerly winds and rainy weather played a major role in the Portland Alley Marathon on Saturday. There were around 90-plus competitors in the second annual race from Iola to Chanute.Runners were exposed to poor…