As a member of the U.S. Army Phil Becker proved there are multiple ways to serve. For Becker, it was through music. Becker’s tour with the Army Band included playing for military personnel returning home…

Allen Community College music students showcased their talents during a spring student recital concert held Wednesday night on Allen’s campus. The performance featured a wide range of piano, instrumental and vocal selections, along with ensemble…

Iola High School students Bethany Miller and Ari Ramirez are preparing to audition for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) All-State Ensemble, which will be held Saturday in Salina. Miller plays trombone and Ramirez the…

The UnChosen guitarist Josh Lyons plays and sings during a Night For Humanity performance alongside his bandmates Jennifer Luna and Paul Vernon Saturday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Not pictured is Nathan Studebaker. Also…

Iola Middle and High school band students achieved regional honors.  High school students were selected for the Southeast Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Band Clinic and performance Nov. 20 at Pittsburg State University. Students were…

It’s all about time management. Iola High School band students agreed the ability to effectively manage their schedules allows them to participate in multiple, demanding activities.  Half of this year’s band members also compete in…

Player 1 is about to go online. Iola middle and high school students will soon enter the world of eSports. USD 257 board members approved spending $25,747.04 to purchase gaming equipment to start the new…

Kalibre Smith, a senior at Iola High School, recently received a 1-rating for his violin solo at a regional competition in Independence. The 1-rating is the highest score a musician can receive in a solo…

Iola High School’s Sheridan Byrd, from foreground, takes part in a drumming performance Tuesday during the IHS basketball games against Santa Fe Trail. Also taking part are Iola Middle School students Hadlee Stranghoner, Drake Genoble…

Iola Middle School and Iola High received donations as part of a fundraising campaign by Your Community Foundation and the Patterson Family. The Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) received the bulk of the funds,…