Area organizations are teaming up to host a job fair Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Recreation Building in Riverside Park. The event begins at 1 p.m. with exclusive access for military veterans; the general public…
Dinah Glaze, foreground from left, and Kyle Schmidt lead the Survivors Lap Saturday at the American Cancer Relay For Life at Iola’s Recreation Community Building. The rec building was a festive occasion, with a survivors…
Iola Preschool student Caiden Beasley was among the youngsters donning vests and other costumes in honor of an ABCs boot camp parade Wednesday at the Recreation Community Building at Iola’s Riverside Park.
I’m on a roller coaster of emotions thinking about Riverside Park. On the one hand it’s a bucolic time capsule of what a summer day in the park should be. On the other hand, consistent…
Iola’s community buildings likely will remain off limits for the time being. When the facilities are reopened to the public will be determined by the city’s managers, and not City Council members. The Council discussed…
With a full rebuild of U.S. 54 through much of Iola coming down the pike, city officials are hoping to get input from those most affected by such a project. An open house is planned…
Last Thursday, Gov. Laura Kelly announced her three-phase plan for getting Kansas back on its feet from the COVID-19 pandemic. Her plan has major implications for how soon the Iola Recreation Department will be able…
Boo Bash, Iola Kiwanis Clubs annual Halloween party for area youngsters, runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The event will be held in the newly refurbished Recreation Community Building at Iolas Riverside Park. A…
Iola Recreation Director Jason Bauer sits behind stacks of paper, typing away in his makeshift office across the street from city hall. In one week this will have been his office for a year. Two…
Since last October, the Recreation Community Building at Riverside Park has been out of commission. Severe flooding in the fall and spring have displaced all activities sponsored by the Iola Recreation Department. But Monday, was…