The Iola Indians’ bats are hot for Wednesday’s opening game of the Kansas State Tournament in Topeka. The Iola Indians AA American Legion baseball team cruised their way to a Zone AA Tournament title July…

Abigail Meiwes holds her dog, Bentley, as 4-H Dog Show judge Helen Ramsey of Lyndon examines him during the showmanship competition on Sunday.  The fair officially begins Thursday, but there are several pre-fair events this…

Pedestrian struck Jayci R. Britt was treated for possible injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in the G&W Foods parking lot in the 800 block of West Madison Avenue July 15. Iola police…

The action promises to come fast and furious for Iola’s American Legion baseball teams at their respective state tournaments. The AA Senior Legion squad begins play Wednesday afternoon at Topeka’s Bettis Sports Complex. The Indians…

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County commissioners are determined to cut the local tax rate in spite of inflation that has hiked costs across the board.  And it looks like they’ll get there — barely, and not without some pain. …

The timing may be a coincidence, with several Iola businesses opening (or reopening) within weeks of each other. But that activity also brings a palpable sense of enthusiasm, notes Jonathan Goering of Thrive Allen County.…

Iola’s AA American Legion baseball squad features a number of talented performers, both at the plate and on the mound. But the team’s biggest strength may be in what lies within, head coach John Taylor…