Loyal customers, good food, and fair prices have set an Iola favorite apart from its regional counterparts. Iola’s G&W Foods grocery store has been recognized as having the top performing deli of the chain’s 30…

HUMBOLDT — Students in Humboldt High School were recognized with honor roll achievements for they first semester. Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Seniors: Stella Inez Cannon-Smith, Samuel James Jennings, Kayla Irene Scott, and Elizabeth Rose…

In the midst of busy lives, we can forget how much local do-gooders improve our community. Doctors heal the sick, teachers help children learn to read, the trails stay cleared of brush; what’s the big…

Allen Community College kicked off its convocation Thursday morning by recognizing faculty and staff who have exceeded expectations.  Travis Robb, biological science instructor, and Frankie Chapman, administrative assistant to the athletic director, were among those…

Mustang spirit was on full display at Monday night’s USD 257 school board meeting. The board met at Iola High School’s new science center and cafeteria, where Principal Scott Carson showed off a new audio/visual…

FORT SCOTT — Singing the praises of an unsung hero turned into quite a shock for Gracie Conrad Monday. Conrad, a junior attending Loup County High School in Taylor, Neb., was named the winner of…

The Iola Middle School has announced its end of the year recognition and awards. American Legion Award: Brennan Coffield and India Barney. KSHSAA Citizenship Award: Bethany Miller and Isaac Velazquez. Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)…

Jackie Leap Smith, Iola, and former Iolan Teresa Counch, Hays, were recognized for their leadership at the Kansas Association for Youth Leadership Camp named in honor of Cheryl Gleason. The two were in a class…

A volunteer who spearheaded a multi-year improvement project at the Iola Stadium is expected to earn a special honor at Saturday’s home football game. Donna Houser will be recognized at the game for her efforts…

Dear Carolyn: I have a sister who is fabulous. She went to a very well-known university, followed by an exciting and lucrative career. She’s married to a very nice guy and they have two kids.…