There are two very different projects taking shape this year, courtesy of the America 250 project, a joint endeavor between the City of Iola, Allen Community College and USD 257. The first, a World Food…

PITTSBURG — The Iola Mustangs more than held their own against a few larger programs while participating in the Pittsburg Tennis Tournament Thursday.  Sophomore Mosiah Fawson walked away with another gold medal after sweeping the…

ALTAMONT — Multiple Iola High School athletes set a solid foundation to build upon while making their 2026 debut at the Labette County Invitational. With a slew of first and second-place finishes, Iola coach David…

BURLINGTON — The Iola Mustangs picked up their first Pioneer League win of the season after mercy-ruling the Burlington Lady Cats 12-2 in the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Iola’s bats were alive all night as…

BURLINGTON — The Iola Mustangs experienced a wake-up call after the Burlington Wildcats held them scoreless in Tuesday’s Pioneer League debut. Burlington shut out Iola 6-0 in the opener, then 8-0 in the final, to…

INDEPENDENCE — Iola High School sophomore Mosiah Fawson picked up his first tournament title of 2026 after defeating senior Matthew McLenon of Independence to take the No. 1 singles trophy at the Independence Invitational Monday.…

CHAPMAN — Iola High School junior Ean De La Torre is a state powerlifting  champion after taking gold in the 181 lbs. weight class. De La Torre let his overall body of work speak for…

Iola High School students signed a banner supporting mental health awareness Wednesday. The effort, coordinated by Mustangs for Mental Health, part of Zero Reasons Why Allen County, is designed to help create a supportive school…

The Iola Mustangs opened 2026 in grand fashion after outlasting rival Chanute 14-13 in extra innings. After going hitless in five at-bats, freshman first baseman Broden Emerson stepped up when his team needed him the…

The Iola Mustangs more than held their own against the Chanute Comets Tuesday, despite losing 4-2. The Mustangs, who are having to rely heavily on their underclassmen, held Chanute scoreless for much of the home…