Iola High School’s winter homecoming candidates are, front from left, Tyler Crane, Evan Casner, Samuel Fager, Ryker Curry and Brett Morrison; back row, Emily Long, Sage Barney, Josie Plumlee, Reece Murry, Harper Gregg and Elanie…

A bit of cooperation between the city and school district led to a savings of $25,125. The school district plans to install new lighting at the tennis court near Iola High School. At a previous…

Two more Iola schools are now requiring students and staff to wear face masks because of a high number of COVID-19 infections. On Wednesday, Iola High School and Lincoln Elementary School reached the 4% threshold…

Iola High School has announced its second-quarter honor rolls for 2021-22. All A’s:  Seniors: Braxton Curry, Jenna Curry, Ryker Curry, Heidi Hibbs, Nicholas Karns, Gabe Kilby, Reece Murry, Cooper Riley, Chloe Sell, Miah Shelby, Dennis…

Members of the Iola Middle School Intermediate Orchestra performs “Dragonhunter” during a concert Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The concert featured middle and high school orchestra students, with a special performance from…

Thomas Lyle Talkington, age 59, of Lake Lotawana, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1962, the son of Robert and Donna Talkington.  He was raised in…

A high school musical version of “The Little Mermaid” just sounds like a lot of fun. Colorful costumes. Catchy show tunes. Dramatic fight scenes. Glitter. Quirky sidekicks. A love story for the ages. And one…

Air Force Maj. Tyner Apt-Hill, an Iola High graduate who attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, delivers the keynote address during Saturday’s Veterans Day ceremony in downtown Iola. Apt-Hill talked about how her experiences growing…

A high number of COVID-19 cases at Iola High School this week nearly triggered an automatic mask mandate for the building. IHS reported 14 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday. Under…

Former superintendent Don Bain saw the opening of two science buildings in Iola. Bain taught science when a new facility opened in 1964. Now retired, Bain was on hand Saturday morning to tour the building…