Dozens of area youngsters headed to the Riverside Park gym Saturday morning for Breakfast with Santa, an annual tradition sponsored by the Iola Recreation Department. A pancake and sausage breakfast was cooked up by volunteers;…

More than a month of action will come to an end this weekend as the Iola Recreation Department Women’s Slow-Pitch League kicks off its league tournament Friday. Tuesday, Iola Recreation Department officials announced the tournament…

Another season of the Iola Recreation Department Women’s Slow-Pitch League will go in the books next weekend as area women wrap up the penultimate week of the season Sunday.  With the one-day playoffs set for…

Only one day remains in youth baseball and softball action. Dairy Queen took the little league title while Nelson Quarries took the junior ponytail league title following Thursday’s action. Little League Dairy Queen 10, Iola…

With the league meet just around the corner, the Humboldt Swim Team and the Iola Sharks showed progress during a triangular in Coffeyville. Complete results as follows: Women 18U 200-yard freestyle: 2. Lily Lohman, Iola,…

Nelson Quarries emerged as the Pee Wee League Tournament champion after defeating A&W Restaurant in the title game 10-1. Following a bye in the first round of the three-way tournament, Nelson Quarries faced A&W, who…

Terry Sparks State Farm swept a three-team doubleheader while other Iola Recreation Department contests came down to the last at-bat during the final week of regular season action. Pigtail Terry Sparks State Farm 15, Sigg…

With temperatures reaching well into the 90s, area athletes pulled out a few wins while braving the heat during Monday’s the Iola Recreation Department League action. Little League Dairy Queen 10, Iola Pharmacy 5 Hits…

Iola teams split with Chanute, Nelson Quarries sweeps doubleheader Although sparse in games, Wednesday’s Iola Recreation Department League games did not lack for action. Terry Sparks State Farm took their game against Chanute while Nelson…

Although close finishes seemed a trend in the last few weeks, multiple teams won by double-digit margins during Monday’s round of Iola Recreation Department League action.  Junior Ponytail Nelson Quarries 13, Chanute Recreation Commission #3…