Once a new science and technology building is completed, it will be another year or so before the old one comes down. USD 257 board members decided to hold off on demolition of the science…

After venting frustration about state lawmakers and a new law, USD 257 board members voted 6-1 to change their mask mandate from “required” to “recommended.” “It offends me,” said school board President Dan Willis about…

Financial savings made wishes come true for the new Iola Elementary School. USD 257 school board members and administrators finalized their “wish list” of construction items for the new school, after learning of the savings…

There’s still plenty of time to plan, but USD 257 school board members and administrators will have a big decision to make over the next few months: When to open the new elementary school for…

The SAFE BASE summer program will return in June, after a four-year absence. USD 257 board members agreed Monday to spend $45,000 a year for the next three years to bring back the summer activities.…

A program aimed at buying books to fill the library at the new Iola Elementary School has raised about $13,000 in its first two months, but that’s just a start. That represents about 520 books,…

NOTE: The Iola Register newspaper will not be delivered to households today because of bitterly cold temperatures and snow in order to protect the health and safety of our carriers. Print copies are available at…

A wind farm windfall likely will get USD 257 started on a revamped entrance to Iola High School. Board members discussed how best to use the $50,000 given to each of the three school districts…

It’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the education system. Since March, the pandemic forced educators, parents and students to adapt to quickly changing situations. It’s been a learning experience, USD 257…

Wind farm payments have finally been awarded to local schools via the county, with each district receiving $50,000. Those receiving the awards on behalf of their various educational entities included Kevin Heisler, Humboldt school board;…