The Iola City Council’s approval Monday of a series of water rate increases was the latest in a yearslong effort to drum up more revenue for the water fund. The Council voted 6-1 Monday to…

Mike Leslie of Iola reached a bowling milestone, 702 for a three-game series, at the Country Lanes bowling alley. A 700 for a three-game series is considered rare. Leslie’s feat was the first in three…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Anthony Ellis, 35, Iola, for suspicion of domestic battery and criminal damage to property Sunday in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. Justin Roberts was arrested by IPD…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Christopher Cooper, 31, Iola, for suspicion of felony theft, felony interfering with law enforcement, driving while suspended and reckless driving after officers were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Christopher D. Cooper, 31, Iola, Monday for suspicion of felony theft, reckless driving, driving while suspended or revoked and interfering with law enforcement. Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph…

Iola High School’s Forensics team has racked up some serious hardware in recent weeks. The competitive speaking and acting team has competed in three invitational tournaments since Feb. 8, winning the team sweeps in all…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Christopher D. Cooper, 31, Iola, Monday for suspicion of felony theft, reckless driving, driving while suspended or revoked and interfering with law enforcement. Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph…

The best one-hit wonders from the 1960s, ‘70s, 80s and ‘90s will be performed at 7 tonight at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. These  are songs that  made a band famous — or infamous —…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Kevin Runer, 58, Colony, Thursday evening in the 700 block of East Madison Avenue for suspicion of possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Amanda Rogers, 35, Iola, was arrested Tuesday…

Area students named to the honor roll for the 2019 fall semester at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, are: Mia Aronson, Iola, college of liberal arts & sciences; Katie Bauer, Iola, college of liberal arts…