Allen Community College sponsored a ping-pong tournament for students Wednesday evening in the college’s student center. Prizes were awarded to the top three finishers. “But they really play for glory more than anything else,” said…

FORT SCOTT — Tri-Valley Developmental Services (TVDS) recently announced the receipt of a $15,000 grant from Frontier Farm Credit Working Here Fund Grant. The grant funds will be utilized to replace paneling and windows on…

Arrests reported Cheyenne Shanks was arrested by Iola police officers Thursday for suspicion of battery in the 600 block of North Cottonwood Street. Officers arrested Richard Huston Wednesday for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and…

Marmaton Valley High School senior Tae Ginder signed a letter of intent Monday to join the speech and debate team at Ottawa University in the fall.

On Sunday, Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Romans 2 in his sermon “Good News for All People.” All things become new for those in Christ. Howard Reiter’s communion meditation was “Are You Ready?”  No one…

ALLEN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Judge Chuck Apt Criminal cases filed: Legin J. Johnston, Iola, violation of Kansas Registration Act Justin A. Gomez, Iola, interference with law enforcement, driving while suspended (second or subsequent offense), no…

The Iola Municipal Band will begin its weekly rehearsals for the upcoming 2026 summer concert series at 7 p.m. Monday at Iola’s American Legion Post at 215 W. Garfield St. The weekly rehearsals will move…

Iola Elementary School kindergartners were rewarded for using their imaginations Thursday; The kindergartners in Jessy Ashworth’s kindergarten class were visited by Iola High School drama students, with stuffed monsters for each of the pupils. The…

Crest pre-K students enjoyed what might be described as every 4-year-old’s perfect field trip Thursday afternoon when they made personal pan pizzas at Iola’s Pizza Hut under the guidance of restaurant manager Gary Young. The…

Construction continues on a structure that will house a 3,600-square-foot data center on the outskirts of Iola. The center, owned by Vine Energy LLC, will consume about 3 megawatts of power. The pace of construction…