A summer crammed with youth theater projects continues this month, with the Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop midway through its two-week session. Fifty-eight youngsters are preparing for their showcase presentation set for July 19 at the…

As your body grows bigger, your mind must flower, it’s great to learn, ’cause knowledge is power. Packed with energy, colorful characters and some iconic songs, “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” is certain to make learning…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center board of trustees declined a proposal to accept ownership of the Flewharty house from the Iola Public Library on Monday evening, halting a potential plan to transform the property into…

The first order of business at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center’s theater camp this week was to introduce the 18 young campers to the majesty that is “Schoolhouse Rock.” The vast majority had never heard…

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…

When Mandy Moyer ascended to the role of executive director at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, she received scores of notes and phone calls from friends and well-wishers. One such call came from Tony Piazza,…

In an evening that swerved from hilarious to terrifying, Iola High School’s forensics showcase Monday evening was, if nothing else, emotionally riveting. Over the course of two hours, 14 of the team’s 16 state qualifiers…

May the Bard be with you. Allen Community College’s fearsome foursome of Evan Dye, Brigham Folk, Ainsley Weiss and Gabe Wight will bring audiences a full dose of William Shakespeare this weekend. No, not a…

The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce hosted one of the largest annual awards night crowds in the organization’s history Thursday, with more than 270 Chamber businesses and other guests filling the Recreation Community Building at…

Iola High School will conclude its two-night run Thursday Friday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center with the Oscar Wilde classic, “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy For Serious People.” Tickets sell…