Iola High School head girls tennis coach Jenn Bycroft is hosting her annual tennis camp this week at the Iola High School tennis courts.

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…

Twelve Iola United Methodist Women attended their April 25 meeting at Calvary United Methodist Church. Secretary Regina Woodworth presented a “Mission Do” award, given by the Five Rivers District, and a “Seven Star” unit award…

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…

Iola Mayor Jon Wells announced Monday that he has filed for re-election. Wells is nearing completion of his first two-year term as mayor, following a stint as an Iola City Council member. Meanwhile, Councilman Aaron…

Organizers have planned a weekend filled with music in Iola. Now, they have a backup plan in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. Mike Jewell, organizer of the upcoming Lehigh Roots Festival at Elks Lake, received…

Iola classes Summer Cooking Classes by K-State Research and Extension begin Wednesday and run through Friday at the Iola High School Family and Consumer Science classroom in the Science Building.   This is for students…

Warmer, dryer weather is certain to hype the anticipation for fresh produce at the Allen County Farmers Market. On top of the fresh produce, baked goods, food items and hand-crafted items at Thursday’s session in…

On June 28, Aileen Wilson plans to slip out the door of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce with no one the wiser. Chances are, that?s not going to happen. If anyone, Aileen has been…

I called my mother at mid-afternoon on July 29. The question was always same, as was the answer. “How’d you feel (a certain number of) years ago?” “Great! I’d just had a wonderful baby boy.”…