FRONTENAC — The Iola Mustang season came to an end with an 11-1 loss to the top-seeded, perennial powerhouse Frontenac Lady Raiders in Thursday’s regional semifinal. The Lady Raiders later advanced to the state tournament…

BAXTER SPRINGS — Iola senior Brennen Coffield will make a bid for a state title after taking fourth place at Monday’s loaded sub-state tournament. With three of Kansas’ top- four ranked teams competing in the…

TOPEKA — Iola sophomore Mosiah Fawson won a bronze medal at Saturday’s state tennis championship. “I did the best I could, and played to the best of my abilities,” said Fawson, who credited Coach Chris…

CARBONDALE — The Iola Mustangs turn their attention to regionals with a full head of steam after taking third at Thursday’s Pioneer League Championship. Testing the limits of his endurance, junior Keegan Hill participated in…

Visiting Wellsville swept the Mustangs, 16-6 and 7-4, to send Iola into the Class 3A postseason with a 10-15 record.  Iola holds the eighth seed in the regional playoffs, and will host Cherryvale at 5:30…

Iola High School students, faculty and staff spent much of Thursday morning outdoors, celebrating the last day of the school year. The rowdy group of teenagers participated in games, races and relays — including a…

The Iola Mustangs advanced in the regional tournament after holding on for a 6-5 victory over the Columbus Titans Wednesday at Alumni Park. A pair of clutch plays in the seventh inning by junior second…

While looking up the recently released Iola High School football schedule, I noticed something strange. Of Iola’s 2026 opponents, only half are from the Pioneer League. The shift comes from Iola joining a new district.…

CARBONDALE — Despite fielding a team of mostly freshmen, the Iola Mustangs wrapped up the regular season just below .500 following Tuesday’s 15-0, 11-1 sweep by the Santa Fe Trail Chargers. With a 10-13 record,…

Thursday marks the end of the school year for Iola-USD 257. As Taelyn Mathews, a school-based therapist with Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, reflects on the year, she identifies some clear trends among the students…