Braxton Curry still remembers what it was like to enter Iola High School as a freshman. She was very nervous. Older students warned her that some teachers were “really mean and scary.” Years later, as…

Ryker Curry proves you can be devoted to your passion for sports, but still keep focused on academics. Ryker — along with his twin sister, Braxton — is one of six valedictorian candidates for Iola…

Iola High School seniors paraded past throngs of elementary school students, slapping hands in congratulation as they went. The seniors were practicing for Saturday’s graduation at the stadium in Riverside Park, while the younger students…

Iola High School Principal Scott Carson arrived at school Wednesday with a hunch something would be amiss. He was right. The graduating Class of 2022 kept alive a long-standing tradition with a senior prank. While…

Elanie Sturgeon enjoys challenging herself.  And after being homeschooled for most of her elementary and middle school years, she decided she wanted to tackle the challenges that come with a transition to public school. “It’s…

A family legacy of sorts will come to its brilliant conclusion this week at Iola High School when Miah Shelby dons her cap and gown and receives her diploma as one of six valedictorians with…

For all of Reece Murry’s achievements and accolades on and off the softball diamond — and there have been a bunch — it would only be natural for her to have to overcome another roadblock…

Sage Barney was offered a choice not often afforded to high-schoolers her age. See, her family had been living in Michigan, but moved to her grandparents’ house in LaHarpe in the fall of 2020, when…

Happiness takes work, Becky Carlson told Allen Community College graduates Saturday. Carlson, whose hall of fame coaching career included earning her 500th career win earlier this year with Marmaton Valley High School, was tapped as…

Crest and Humboldt high schools had graduation ceremonies marked by traditional events and award presentations on Saturday. Graduations for Iola and Marmaton Valley high schools will be this coming Saturday.