A pair of thieves might want to think again before stealing what may be the most iconic vehicle in Iola history. Marv Smith, Iola?s long-time cross country coach, reported the theft of his 1971 Chevrolet…

Three local businesses teamed up on Thursday evening for an inaugural ?620? event. The name references the date of the sale, June 20, and our area code and featured the three stores offering sales for…

As the completion of several renovation projects neared, administrators at Allen Community College knew something special was taking place. Everything was ahead of schedule and, more importantly, it was under budget. The school is gaining…

Area golfers will be teeing up for a good cause this Saturday when the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program holds its 14th annual charity golf tournament at Allen County Country Club. The tournament recognizes…

Rotarian Bob McKenzie of Tulsa, Okla., entered his first bicycle race in 2011 to raise money in the fight against polio, Rotary International?s signature effort. A few years later, McKenzie organized his own team for…

In today’s busy society, it can be difficult to get to know your neighbors. The United Methodist Churches hope to change that with a series of monthly cookouts in various neighborhoods in Iola. The first…

The fish were biting early and often at Saturday’s Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) fishing derby, sponsored by the Iola Police Department. The 75 registered youngsters, ages 2-17, landed 252 fish from Craig…

A cool, overcast morning made for pristine fishing conditions Saturday at the Iola Police Department?s annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) fishing derby at Craig and Georgia Abbott?s pond in north Iola. Henry…

Monday?s Results Junior Bitty Ball Emprise Bank 9,  Sonic Equipment Co. 3 Hits for Emprise: Kingston Spears, 2-1b, 1-2b; Ron Ballard, 1-1b. 2-2b; Landon Desmarteau. 2-1b, HR; Deagon Rodriguez, 3-1b; Treyvion Trestor, 2-1b; Mathew Holding,…

Blake Ashmore of the Iola AA Indians evades a high-and-tight pitch in a game Thursday against the Garnett American Legion squad at Iola’s Riverside Park. Ashmore doubled one pitch later, and then scored in the…