Concrete paths were recently poured at Iola Elementary School as work continues on a memorial garden that is now one step closer to completion. The garden, located between the school’s second- and third-grade wing and…

USD 257 eighth-graders and sophomores stepped into adulthood Friday during the RealityU event held in the Iola High School gym. Sponsored by Emprise Bank, the 75-minute program transformed the gym into a real-world budgeting experience.…

Construction is continuing on a multipurpose building for USD 257, a project that will provide flexible indoor space for a wide range of student sports and activities. From marching band rehearsals to batting practice, the…

Iola High School students Bethany Miller and Ari Ramirez are preparing to audition for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) All-State Ensemble, which will be held Saturday in Salina. Miller plays trombone and Ramirez the…

Christmas break may have arrived at the perfect time for USD 257 schools to avoid a widespread onset of illnesses. A survey of local schools reveals most — at least so far — have avoided…

Construction continues on Iola USD 257 school district’s new maintenance buildings.  The new buildings will replace the district’s former maintenance facility, which was demolished in 2020 at the corner of North Cottonwood and East Jackson…

USD 257 administrators Brad Crusinbery, Scott Carson, and Andy Gottlob, accepted a check for $1,323.58 at Monday evening’s board of education meeting. The donation comes from G&W Grocery Store’s long-running receipts collection program. Superintendent Stacey…

USD 257’s growing para-to-teacher program continues to gain momentum, bolstered this year by a $300,000 Patterson Family Foundation grant that is helping district employees pursue their teaching degrees. Curriculum Director Jenna Higginbotham said program helps…

Allen Countians overwhelmingly supported a quarter-cent sales tax extension to support maintaining Allen County Regional Hospital and its clinic in Tuesday’s election. In unofficial results posted Tuesday evening, voters approved extending the sales tax by…

USD 257 Food Service Director Staci Talkington is launching a Thanksgiving food drive. As Talkington considered the uncertainty of SNAP funding — due to the extended government shutdown, benefits are set to lapse this Saturday…