Iola Middle School’s new assistant principal wants to bring a Humboldt tradition to Iola. Scott Brady, former social science teacher for Humboldt, has joined IMS this year as assistant principal and athletic director.  While at…

Saturday was picture perfect for Old Settlers Day in Neosho Falls. Activities included horseshoes and tug-of-war as well as kids games, Bingo and music with Undertaker Tunes and Jake Marlin & The Reckless.  At right,…

The fourth annual End of Summer Bash music festival is coming Saturday, Sept. 9, at the My Place Event Grounds, 850 S. Liberty St., in Cherryvale. The event features 10 of the Midwest’s best rock…

About $71,000 in tax credits are still available to help Hope Unlimited build a new shelter to help victims of violence and abuse. The tax credits will be available until the end of the year…

Nine-year-old Matrim Olson decided to make his first hair cut in more than two years worth his while Friday.  Olson, a fourth-grader at Iola Elementary School, donated  more than 13 inches of growth in the…

Rebecca A. Dobbs of Gas, charged with first-degree murder  in the January 2022 death of her infant son, has pleaded guilty to one charge of involuntary manslaughter. Dobbs pleaded no-contest to the lesser charge last…

Their stories were markedly different in many aspects, but with similar themes. The four most recent graduates of Allen County Drug Court — an intense, supervised recovery program drug offenders can complete as a means…

The five first-grade teachers at Iola Elementary School felt an instant connection. And after the first full week of school, they’ve already bonded as a team. On Wednesday afternoon, they gathered to talk about their…

COLONY — Voters in the Crest school district will decide whether to approve a $5.95 million school bond to improve facilities. The question will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. Community information meetings are scheduled…

Iola City Council members will host a budget hearing Monday evening to discuss the city’s 2024 spending plan, which would utilize an increase in property tax levies. The budget set for adoption utilizes an ad…