Attendees were greeted with some tasty fare and lively music during the Taste of Southeast Kansas Festival in Iola Saturday. Organizers said around 500 people attended. Continue reading here!

Allen Community College’s Red Devil Gala, a fundraiser for students to earn scholarships to attend ACC, has brought in more than $32,000, organizers said. Continue reading about the event here!

Iola Elementary School students were treated to a fun day at Lehigh Portland State Park Friday. Continue reading here!

Area teenagers did the bulk of the talking at a mental health forum as part of Allen County’s Zero Reasons Why campaign Thursday. Continue reading here!

Iola High School’s graduating class is poised to earn more than $250,000 in scholarships through the course of their collegiate careers, courtesy of scholarships announced at the annual Senior Awards Night ceremony. Continue reading here!

Students of all ages from Iola, Humboldt, Marmaton Valley and Burlington schools paid a visit to Allen Community College in Iola Thursday for CC’s “Drive Your Future: Career Discovery Day.” Continue reading here!

A survey indicated more than three-quarters USD 257 teachers would recommend the district to others, nearly 10% higher than state averages, while more than 90% of the local instructors said they feel someone at work…

The Iola Mustangs performed well as individuals and as a team while competing in Tuesday’s Marv Smith Invitational. Continue reading here!

There is plenty to praise in Humboldt, while residents in a community conversation also discussed areas of concern for the town’s future. Continue reading here!