In hopes of attracting more students, Allen Community College will switch to a four-day week next fall. A survey given to students and faculty showed more than 70% wanted a four-day schedule. Students, both online…

The Medicare annual election period, running from Oct. 15 to December 7, is the time to review and change your Medicare prescription drug plan. Area Senior Health Insurance Counselors for Kansas (SHICK) will be available…

Mom Audrey Appling talks with preschool teacher Sheri Orear during USD 257’s enrollment on Wednesday morning at Iola Elementary School. Also shown, from left, are Olivia, Ellie, Riley and Sadie (being held). Enrollment continues Thursday…

It’s almost time for students to head back to the classroom. Area districts are enrolling this week for the fall semester.  Iola schools will enroll from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9…

A recent change  in health care laws will keep Rhonda Culp and Greta Ingle busier than ever for the next 10 weeks. Culp and Ingle are certified health care Navigators tasked with helping clients re-enroll…

TOPEKA — Enrollment at state universities, community colleges and technical colleges in Kansas this fall semester dwindled 1% to accentuate a five-year decline in student headcount of more than 9%, officials said Thursday. The Kansas…

It’s been 15 years since the Iola school district saw an increase in enrollment. With the official enrollment count last week, the district saw an increase of 15.5 students (virtual school students are counted at…

The USD 257 budget will include a slight tax rate increase, mostly because the district is receiving less state aid.  At Monday night’s meeting, school board members reviewed next year’s budget, which calls for raising…

Area schools had enrollment events this week in preparation for the start of the school year, which begins Aug. 17 for preschool through sixth grade and ninth grade for Iola students. Classes start on Aug.…

A nighttime view of the new Iola Elementary School offers a striking view from the west. An open house is planned from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Classes start on Aug. 17. Enrollment…