Eager and energetic Mustangs filled the Iola High School weight room Wednesday morning as they prepare for the upcoming season.  Although first day practice is nearly two months away, athletes started lifting at dawn with…

Iola High School could soon take a different approach to student technology use, with administrators proposing a shift away from assigning individual laptops and instead providing classrooms with Chromebook carts on an as-needed basis. The…

With accolades including an NCAA national title already on the shelf, Iola graduate Josh Honeycutt received one more honor with his induction into the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Hall of Fame. The MIAA, an…

The Pioneer League picked a trio of Iola Mustangs for the 2026 baseball All-Pioneer League Team. Future Fort Scott pitcher/catcher Tre Wilson was Iola’s only first team selection. Coming off a knee injury that held…

After a surprising return to form as a team loaded with underclassmen, the Iola Mustangs’ softball team received multiple All-Pioneer League recognitions. Sophomore utility player Addie Wacker, freshman pitcher Haidyn Desmarteau and freshman first baseman…

WICHITA — The athletic season came to a roaring end as multiple area athletes medaled at the KSHSAA State Championships Friday and Saturday. The high schoolers battled heat and intermittent delays due to thunderstorms throughout…

The possibility of expanding college opportunities for Iola High School students and continued support for early childhood education were discussed at Tuesday’s USD 257 Board of Education meeting. Dana Daugharthy, IHS career counselor and the…

TOPEKA — Iola senior Brennen Coffield ended his high school career with seventh place at Wednesday’s 3A State Golf Championship. After trailing by a stroke on the leaderboard following the first day of play, Coffield…

TOPEKA — Iola High School senior Brennen Coffield was one shot off the leader at the 3A KSHSAA Golf Championship following Tuesday’s first round of play.  Coffield trailed Wichita Collegiate junior Landon Langston by a…

FREDONIA — Iola High School seniors Mahailie Genoble and Bethany Miller, as well as juniors Keegan Hill and Austin Crooks will compete for state titles at Friday’s KSHSAA Track and Field Championship in Wichita. Iola’s…