As flames tore through Colony Community Church on Dec. 26, 2024, an unlikely message stood amid the destruction.  On the church marquee, framed by smoke and fire, were words that would define the months ahead:…

Umbarger Construction workers laid a new sidewalk in the 500 block of North Cottonwood Street Friday.  The extension ensures pedestrians can use a sidewalk the entire stretch from Iola High School to Lincoln Street. Chris…

A local wind advisory noted wind gusts as high as 46 mph in Iola Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The southeast Kansas region was also under a red flag warning throughout the…

Iola Elementary School students greeted the last day of classes before the Christmas break with a medley of holiday songs Thursday. The occasion also capped a week of holiday-themed activities, including wearing pajamas to school.…

Two area high school FFA chapters — Crest and Marmaton Valley — recently came together to turn a simple show of school spirit into a meaningful act of community support, donating more than $2,200 to…

CHANUTE — Nearly 40 residents gathered to learn about Alpha-Gal Syndrome during a recent program co-hosted by Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center and the Southwind District of K-State Research and Extension. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is an…

GREELEY — Greeley Elementary School in northeast Anderson County, may close. School District 365 board members will hold a public hearing on Jan. 8 to discuss the issue, reported The Anderson County Review. Current enrollment…

A state grant will pave the way for Allen Community College to kick-start an apprenticeship program for building maintenance and plumbing companies. The $58,351.30 Kansas Department of Commerce Registered Apprenticeship Grant Project was announced by…

Allen County commissioners heard about a new grant opportunity Tuesday morning that could bring up to $20,000 in project funding to local small businesses.  Camille Lavon, Thrive Allen County’s economic development director, told commissioners about…

Iola High School and Iola Middle School band students hosted their winter concert at the Bowlus Tuesday. The students are under the direction of Brandi Holt.