“It’s important for us to get outside of what is familiar,” explained Mason Wilson. He and Levi Baker were able to do exactly that on a recent trip to Budapest, Hungary. The pair journeyed across…

To those who felt called to serve their country, the Iola American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 15 are sending out another call: Join us. Membership has plummeted for both of the Iola…

Less than a week remains to register to vote for the Nov. 5 election. Early voting also begins next week. Anyone who needs to register to vote must do so by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.…

LaHarpe’s TLC Garden Center and Kandy Rushing, owner of Iola’s Grow at Eden childcare center, were recognized Saturday by the Kansas Department of Commerce for their economic contributions to the region. The annual “To the…

Getting a jumpstart on the upcoming holiday season, Chelsea Lea sought permission from Allen County Commissioners Tuesday morning to decorate the square with Christmas lights.  “We’re hoping to get them up the first week of…

Iola Reads is going to the dogs with several activities that celebrate both books and canine friends, along with a bit of history and time-travel. This year’s youth selection is a series of books by…

Once upon a time, in the land of Allen County, a metal medallion was hidden for all to seek.  This year’s “Once Upon a Time,” themed Farm City Days is scheduled for Oct. 18-19, but…

The Logan Pals 4-H Club won grand prize honors for their float recreating the crucifixion of Jesus during the Biblesta parade Saturday at Humboldt. A large crowd turned out for the 66th Annual Biblesta, which…

Iola High School seniors Grady Dougherty and Madeleine Wanker were crowned Fall 2024 Homecoming King and Queen Friday, prior to the Mustangs’ home football game against Girard. Additional details about Iola’s heart-breaking 28-23 loss are…

Rick Bevard was determined to climb Half Dome. For years, the massive rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California, had proven elusive and this year was no exception — initially. The 45-year-old Iola native has…