When each of us becomes aware of our own power to take responsibility to change our behavior in small ways to conserve energy and other resources, we can collectively make a big difference — to…

The agony of defeat was not only felt but was quite visible in the halls of Iola Middle School today.After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Iola Middle School students challenged rival students at Royster Middle…

(Editor’s note: Iolans will be asked in the April 6 city election whether they prefer a five-, seven- or nine-member city commission. This is the second in a series of articles detailing the issue.) HUMBOLDT…

Allen Countians with electronic waste to dispose can drop it off between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday at the Recreation Community Building in Riverside Park. Stereos, cellphones, satellite dishes and more will be collected free…

Iola commissioners again looked into whether any more steps were needed before a building permit could be issued to renovate the Iola Public Library.In the end, Mayor Bill Maness and Commissioner Bill Shirley agreed that…

Work to refit the former Heartland Rural Electric shop at 410 N. State St. into an ambulance station may start before the end of April, Jason Nelson, ambulance director, told commissioners Tuesday. Nelson said he…

(Editor’s note: Iolans will be asked in the April 6 city election whether they prefer a five-, seven- or nine-member city commission. This is the first in a series of articles detailing the issue.) As…

For all the work and effort you have put forth to represent your school, Allen County and all of Iola. You have done a great job. I am so very proud of you.I read the…

We the people of Iola voted almost one year ago to change from a three-man commission form of government to a council form of government with eight council people and a mayor. Since that time,…

On Saturday night, let’s turn out the lights — early: At 8:30 p.m., to be exact.But before lighting a candle, go through the house and  disconnect computers, alarm clocks, hairdryers. Anything that draws a current.…