TOPEKA — Iolan Taelyn Sutterby is one of 23 Washburn University students recently inducted into Phi Alpha social work honor society.  Eighteen of these students are in the master of social work program; five, including…

The Anniversary Day Luncheon of Unity Club was Monday at the Gen. Frederick Funston Meeting Hall. The luncheon was hosted by the committee of Flo Haynes, Donna Houser, Mary Joseph and Juanita Tolle. Rookies provided…

Allen County Regional Hospital continues to share information with Saint Luke’s Health System in a move toward a possible lease agreement.  Much of the information shared has been financial, ACRH Board of Trustees chairman Loren…

Allen County Commissioners accepted a $5,250 bid from Whitworth Construction for renovation of the entrance near the courtroom and a bid for $732 from TLC Garden Center for the installation of two evergreen trees and…

If there’s enough interest, the Fearless Fred trolley will give a 90-minute tour of south Iola Saturday. The tour will take passengers to see the disc golf course, the Lehigh Portland trail complex and other…

Youngsters attending school at USD 257 have an opportunity to take a memorable ride to class on the last day of school. The Iola CITF/PRIDE Committee is hosting a Fun Ride Auction for students in…

The defending 4A-II Pitcher of the Year announced on Monday that he is college-bound.  Iola senior shortstop and ace pitcher Derek Bycroft signed his national letter of intent to play baseball at Oklahoma Wesleyan, an…

Family and friends of Iolan Glenn Cecrix Riddle, 19, have reported him missing. Riddle went missing from his home April 14, and last made contact with acquaintances a day later. Cell phone records indicate he…

The fire on Aug. 10, 1990, forever changed the landscape of the west side of Iola’s courthouse square. The fire destroyed three Iola business buildings and damaged several others. Investigators determined the cause as arson,…

Local liquor store owners have mixed feelings about a new law that allows grocery and convenience stores to sell stronger beer, while allowing liquor stores to sell more non-alcoholic products. The law took effect April…