Tag: USD 257
This is the second in a four-part series about the properties on Jackson Avenue sold to USD 257 to build a new science and technology building at the Iola High School campus. Part 1 is…
This is the first in a series of articles about the properties sold to USD 257 to build a new science and technology building at the Iola High School campus on Jackson Avenue. Holidays…
USD 257 was expected to finalize the purchases of four properties near Iola High School this week. The projects general construction manager will set a date for demolition; board members last week reviewed proposals for…
The USD 257 Summer Meals program is in full swing. Many families are utilizing the free breakfasts and lunches for children up to age 18. Meals are available Monday through Thursday at several locations. This…
An unexpected low bond rate will save USD 257 taxpayers about $8.6 million in interest to build a new elementary school and make other improvements. School board members learned the results from the sale of…
Mondays filing deadline has passed, setting up a number of contested city and school board races throughout Allen County. In Iola, Mayor Jon Wells will face a pair of challengers in November. Ron Ballard, elected…
A lack of interest from food service companies means USD 257 will stick with OPAA to provide meals, despite criticism about the service. The district was required this year to open its food service contract…
Area students wont be able to take part in an educational summer program this year because of a lack of grant funding. SAFE BASE, an afterschool program in its 19th year, will not offer summer…
Favorable interest rates could translate into a substantial savings to taxpayers as USD 257 prepares to build new facilities. Depending on how the bidding process goes, the district might be able to set a lower…
A gaggle of kindergartners gathers aboard the Fearless Fred Trolley this morning outside Iola City Hall. The students parents were the winning bidders on a special auction to earn special rides to school for the…
