Darrell and Travis Baughn and Dan Rider sort through equipment and go through old pictures in the current Allen County Rural District No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department, which sits on the outskirts of Iola. For…

They come to Iola not just to compete for the best barbecue but also for the camaraderie.  Their goal is to qualify for the American Royal Barbecue Contest in September.  But, to a large degree,…

The Allen County Friends of 4-H Banquet and Style Revue brought fashion to the fore Tuesday. The fashion show, which followed the Friends of 4-H Banquet at Iola High School. The fair activities shift to…

Ruby Davis, who turns 105 today, believes the secret to long life is simple: “Just keep moving.” That motto has worked for her for more than a century. Even at a birthday party Saturday, attended…

Crews with Ray?s Metal Depot began demolition Monday of four houses in the 400 block of East Jackson Avenue near Iola High School. The first to be demolished was the former Cook house. The houses…

Iola City Council members indicated a willingness to find a compromise when it comes to financial support of Allen County Regional Hospital. At issue is the annual $300,000 payment the city makes to the county,…

Iola City Council members aren’t keen on removing a stoplight at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Buckeye Street. The removal was suggested earlier this month by Iola mayoral candidate Larry Walden, who noted foot…

Shelby Shaughnessy and her dog Tucker take part in the Showmanship competition at the Allen County Fair?s dog show on Sunday evening. Fair activities hit high gear this week, with the 4-H Style Revue Tuesday at…

This is the second in a four-part series about the properties on Jackson Avenue sold to USD 257 to build a new science and technology building at the Iola High School campus. Part 1 is…

This is the first in a series of articles about the properties sold to USD 257 to build a new science and technology building at the Iola High School campus on Jackson Avenue.   Holidays…