Family Safety Night brought throngs of youngsters, and the young at heart, to Iola’s square Thursday evening. The annual affair was sponsored by the Allen County Multi-Agency Team, and featured a number of games, safety…

Work to begin an extensive rebuild of U.S. 54 through Iola has begun. Crews arrived en masse Monday to set up barricades and signage, paring traffic through downtown Iola to two lanes, and closing off…

Crews will begin replacing water lines, perhaps as early as Thursday, to accompany a full rebuild of U.S. 54 through Iola. Workers began erecting barricades limiting eastbound 54 traffic (Madison Avenue) to a single lane…

One year after opening its doors, Waters Hardware in Iola is celebrating strong growth and an ever-expanding inventory. Store manager Jerry Watson said the past year has exceeded expectations, crediting the community’s enthusiastic response for…

Braxton Curry graduated from Pittsburg State University in December, having earned a bachelor of science degree in graphic communications. It didn’t take her long to make her first mark in her post-college career. The Iola…

A weekend winter storm dumped about 6 inches of snow on Iola and Allen County, coupled with bone-chilling cold temperatures. Nevertheless, Iolans ventured out for both work and play Saturday and Sunday.

Retail sales in Iola rose slightly in 2025, contributing to higher sales tax revenues and modest gains in several other local tax categories, according to City Clerk Roxanne Hutton. The increase continues an upward trend.…

The Christmas spirit comes alive Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Iola Community Vespers program. It’s the 70th year for the program, where local musicians’ talents showcase a medley of religious and secular Christmas…

Iola’s annual Downtown Christmas Block Party returns this Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m., offering an evening of shopping, activities, treats and holiday spirit.  Kelly Sigg, executive director of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce,…

Iola’s Adopt A Child campaign, one of the community’s largest charitable endeavors to assist needy families with Christmas gifts, will assist more than 200 children in 2025. Through Adopt A Child, donors purchase a couple…