Now’s your chance to help Iola make a lasting first impression for passing motorists. Iola’s CITF/PRIDE Committee has received 27 design submissions to adorn billboards on opposite sides of town along U.S. 169. Now, members…

Two young Allen County natives are spending the year helping strengthen their home community through Thrive Allen County’s internship program. Jenna Miller, 23, and Henry Lohman, 22, — both graduates of Iola High School —…

The numbers are staggering. Over the past three years, Allen County sheriff’s deputies responded to more than 200 calls related to “significant” mental health concerns. More than half of those calls were for subjects who…

CHANUTE — A Neosho County commissioner is pushing back on complaints from Chanute officials after plans for a potential housing project fell through. County Commissioner Nicholas Galemore said he “takes offense” to the lack of…

WELDA — Cody Pretzer claims he was never a workhorse.   But in the last three months, he’s worked pretty much seven days a week.  “I guess I found my calling,” he said.  Pretzer opened…

For all of the good Daisy Mae provides at Iola Elementary School, she asks for little in return — aside from an occasional belly rub. Daisy is a certified Goldendoodle therapy dog that roams the…

USD 257’s growing para-to-teacher program continues to gain momentum, bolstered this year by a $300,000 Patterson Family Foundation grant that is helping district employees pursue their teaching degrees. Curriculum Director Jenna Higginbotham said program helps…

Allen County received a clean audit for its 2024 financial records Tuesday. Accountant Rodney Burns of Chanute told county commissioners he found a minor violation with one account, but otherwise had little issue with the…

Allen County is full of stars. Perhaps not of the Hollywood variety, or the influencer ilk either, thank goodness, with blue verified badges and constant pleas for attention. Our luminaries are a more humble variety,…

Iolan Deana Foster was killed Sunday evening in a three-vehicle accident south of Iola. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department reported Foster was traveling along Old 169 over the Elm Creek Bridge just south of Iola…