The Iola High softball team was knocked down by an early offensive surge from Independence’s bats in a home loss Friday night.  The Bulldogs scored three runs in the first inning, two more runs in…

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Track Invitational welcomed local high schools including Iola, Crest, Marmaton Valley, Southern Coffey County to town Thursday.  Iola High fielded only two athletes, saving the rest of the team for Friday’s…

COFFEYVILLE — The Iola High golf team continued their season at the Coffeyville Varsity Golf Invitational on Tuesday.  The Mustangs took home sixth place as a team with a final of 363. Pittsburg, Independence and…

Senior Jesse Taylor walked away with some of the biggest prizes of the night when Iola High School and community leaders handed out scholarships and awards during a ceremony on Wednesday evening.  Taylor received several…

WELLSVILLE — Iola’s strong hitting and pitching secured the first game against Wellsville Tuesday. Game two, however, was a heart-breaker with the Mustangs losing 9-8. Korbin Cloud got the win on the mound and Grady…

WELLSVILLE — A solid all-around showing in game one didn’t translate to the second game in Iola softball’s split against Wellsville Tuesday. The Mustangs earned a clean pitching performance from Elza Clift and struck late…

On Monday, the team members showcased their state-qualifying numbers for the public, while announcing several award winners for the 2023 season. Alyssa Williams was crowned Rookie of the Year. Macie Hoag was a two-time winner,…

Iola High School sophomores, clockwise from left, Harper Desmarteau, Elza Clift and Alana Mader enjoy a break in the school day to decorate the sidewalk with chalk.

Friday’s dreary weather only compounded Iola High School’s frustration of losing to Emporia, 12-2.  On the bright side, the evening was dubbed Iola Youth Night in celebration of longtime baseball fan Virginia Latta. Those age…

OSAWATOMIE — A number of Mustangs earned top placements against tough competition at the Osawatomie – Francis Wendt Invitational track meet Thursday afternoon. Eli Adams took second place in the 400-meter dash and Jake Skahan…