Preschoolers at Iola Elementary School serenaded their parents and teachers Thursday morning with a medley of holiday songs. Thursday marked the final day of classes for USD 257 students before the Christmas break. Classes for…

Local artist Max Grundy presented six options for a city flag during Monday evening’s Iola City Council meeting. Noting that he’s not originally from Iola, Grundy said  his inspiration for the artistic renderings came mostly…

Allen County’s participation in Iola’s 2024 Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) has some loose ends, Allen County Treasurer Darolyn Maley told county commissioners Tuesday.  The program offers a tax rebate to Iola property owners who make…

HUMBOLDT — In an effort to attract more employees, Humboldt council members agreed to give an across-the-board 83-cent per hour raise for 2024. The increase raises the city’s overall payroll by about 4%, said Cole…

In the spirit of creativity and inspiration, Iola Middle School hosted its third annual Passions Day on Friday, Dec. 8. With 26 presenters spanning realms from card magic to nursing, baking to martial arts, and…

If at first you don’t succeed, go bigger. A development company hoping to convert Iola’s three former elementary schools into apartments is expanding plans for its first phase of construction.  The goal is to make…

Iola Middle and High School bands performed a winter concert filled with holiday tunes on Monday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The middle and high school orchestras will wrap up a series of…

HUMBOLDT — Michelle Mason understands how difficult it can be for someone with a disability to obtain medical equipment.  Her daughter, Desi, age 30, has disabilities that sometimes require the use of a wheelchair. Mason…

Volunteers placed wreaths on veteran graves at Highland Cemetery on Saturday during an event organized by the LaHarpe VFW Auxiliary. About two dozen volunteers turned out at Highland and the original Iola Cemetery. Some will…

After rainy weather sent spectators home early at the Mildred Store’s living nativity presentation Friday evening, Saturday provided no such hindrances, as several area churches helped recreate the setting for Jesus’s birth.