A lack of interest from food service companies means USD 257 will stick with OPAA to provide meals, despite criticism about the service. The district was required this year to open its food service contract…

Moments before placing a wreath to honor veterans who had made the ultimate sacrifice at the Memorial at Iola?s Highland Cemetery, Gene Gardner of the Moran American Legion recalled Memorial Day speakers of his past…

The Iola American Legion post is getting ready to move. First, a number of repairs to what had been a tavern at 215 W. Garfield St. must be complete, Post Commander Loren Mitchell said. The…

The Kappa Alpha sorority held its monthly social May 20 at Sterling Six Cinemas in Iola. Susan Locke and Janet Wilson were hostesses for the evening. Seven members and two guests enjoyed the movie “Poms.”…

A week filled with stormy, rainy weather has planners of state sporting events ready to make adjustments in their schedules, if necessary. As of this morning, today’s Class 2-1A State Baseball Tournament, including Humboldt High,…

Mike Epperson clears belongings from his storage unit on South State Street Tuesday.   With forecasts for more rain likely, Iolans continue to brace for what could be the city’s worst flooding since 2007. Residents…

The evacuation of 38 long-term care residents to Allen County Regional Hospital went smoothly Tuesday night, as the threat of flood continues. Residents of Windsor Place, located near Coon Creek at 600 E. Garfield, were…

Several familiar faces have left the Iola post office recently. Carriers Dale Matthews and Jamie Hunt hung up their satchels months ago.  Lori Moran, window clerk, is retiring at the end of the month. Noting…

Favorable interest rates could translate into a substantial savings to taxpayers as USD 257 prepares to build new facilities. Depending on how the bidding process goes, the district might be able to set a lower…

A gaggle of kindergartners gathers aboard the Fearless Fred Trolley this morning outside Iola City Hall. The students’ parents were the winning bidders on a special auction to earn special rides to school for the…