30 years ago September 1994  Iola High School has begun an open lunch period, meaning that students may leave the campus and eat elsewhere. Those choosing to eat at school have a variety at lunch,…

Basic party philosophies surfaced in exchanges between Republican Denise Apt of Iola and Democrat Doug Walker of Osawatomie at a candidate forum here Wednesday night. The two are competing for the state senate seat being…

The Allen County Health Facilities Planning Council has recommended a new wing be added to Allen County Hospital, increasing bed capacity from 42 to 56. The council also agreed with conclusions reached in a six-month…

Aldie Ensminger, a Republican candidate for the 10th District State Representative, led in votes 1,407 to 1,115 over John Carder to win the primary election Tuesday. Denise Apt, a candidate for the 12th District State…

FORTY-FIVE YEARS AGO August 1978 Omer Knoll, art instructor at Allen County Community Junior College — the first art instructor in the college’s history —resigned his post, as did Dr. Terry Glenn, dean of instruction,…

Iolans eager to save the Santa Fe depot were gathered at the depot collecting signatures on a petition urging the railway to offer the building for sale so that it could be used for a…

One of Iola’s oldest businesses changed hands last Friday. Steve Kinzle and his wife Frances have bought Robinson’s Parts and Service, 202 N. Washington, from John Robinson. The business was started as A. H. Davis…

Janet Perkins, seventh-grade student in Iola Junior High School, was the winner of the annual Allen County Spelling Bee. Janet also won last year’s bee, said Ralph Trout, elementary education supervisor, who was in charge.…

Buck Quincy, dean of Southeast Kansas League basketball coaches, last night asked the school board to relieve him of his coaching duties. He has coached the Iola team for 13 years. He asked to be…

The Iola Theatre reports sustained ticket sales for the movie “Titanic,” which is also setting records nationally. Maureen and Eric Olson are awed by the turnouts night after night at the Iola big screen. The…