Independence Day fun is in store for folks throughout Allen County this week. The July 4 activities kick off bright and early Wednesday with the Iola Elks Lodge sponsoring the annual Ed Hendrix Fishing…

  Starting next year, USD 257 employees will spend more time driving buses into Iola after having moved its bus storage operation outside of town.  On Thursday, the district moved all of its buses south…

  Students are not the only ones reaping the benefits of summer break. Teachers also find themselves with more time to relax and take vacations while other teachers use the summer to change up their…