Despite its early-season struggles, Iola High gets to reset things starting this week.The Mustangs open district play Friday with a home game against Burlington. District play determines which teams qualify for the postseason.After a concussion…

Nancy Carol Sigg, 59, Humboldt, passed away, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Windsor Place in Iola. Nancy was born Jan. 15, 1955, in Wichita, the daughter of Winford and Maida (Makemsom) Black.She was a member…

Alan Weber told Allen County commissioners Tuesday the Thrive Allen County board of directors recently voted to unanimously support bond and sales tax issues to build new elementary and high schools.Weber, county counselor, is a…

Iolan Jen Taylor, who has spearheaded the local campaign to have new elementary and high schools in Iola, spoke about several school-related issues Tuesday with Iola City Council members.Taylor is chairwoman of the Yes For…

Iola and Allen County have agreed to terms on an amended contract for the city to continue providing countywide ambulance service for the next five years.The pact closes the latest chapter in the yearslong issue…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s varsity volleyball team split its matches Tuesday night.The Lady Cubs started with a three set loss to Eureka. Humboldt won the second set 25-12, but lost the first set 25-20 and…

RICHMOND — Iola High’s varsity volleyball team notched two more league wins to its resume Tuesday night.Iola defeated host Central Heights 25-7 and 25-21. Emery Driskel had an ace and led the team with 11…

Dear editor,A vote no on the proposed school bond issue is not a vote against our children. It is not a vote against education. It is not a vote against progress.A vote no on the…

It has been a year since Crossroads Learning Center packed up and headed down the road to Iola. Crossroads Director Tim Seibel updated USD 257 Board of Education members Monday night on the program’s transition…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt council members voted Monday night to give a helping hand to Don Leapheart to open a laundromat at 612 Bridge St.Leapheart, recently retired Iola fire chief, operates a coin laundry in Iola,…