Second and third grade students at Iola Elementary School had the chance to participate in the Caldecott Challenge of reading 20 or more award-winning picture books. Seventy-six students were rewarded with an ice cream party…

Iola High School band and orchestra students competed at the KSHSAA Regional Solo and Small Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 1.  Students who earned a 1 Rating will compete at the State Solo and Small…

The Kiwanis Club donated copies of the book “Kindergarten, Here I Come” to 83 graduating preschoolers in USD 257. The district offers preschool classes at Iola Elementary School, Munchkinland and More, and Ready Set Learn.…

In 2022, the number of small businesses nationwide reached 31.7 million. According to the Small Business Administration, a small business is a firm with 500 or fewer employees, which covers a wide swath.  Here’s how…

PITTSBURG — Marmaton Valley High School students competed against more than 500 students from Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma at the Pittsburg State Math Relays April 4. Individually, Zach Allee took third in 12th-grade trigonometry, Roslyn…

Myra and Gabe Gleason, the dynamic duo who have expanded their talents from traveling troubadours to owners of Fillmore Coffeehouse & Plant Cafe, will entertain for a spring tea and musicale Tuesday at the Iola…

CHANUTE — The Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation is having a Boardwalk BBQ fundraiser Tuesday at Chanute’s Central Park Pavilion. Proceeds from the event will help the Foundation continue its mission to support those with intellectual…

Officers will keep their positions for the next year, Allen County Area Retired School Personnel decided at their monthly meeting Wednesday. President John Sheehan presented a slate of officers. He’ll stay as president. Kathy Clemans…

Iola middle and high schools’ orchestra and choir are planning spring concerts. The middle and high school choir will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the recital hall at the Bowlus Fine Arts…

Malone, who grew up in Kansas and Missouri, will be in the main reading room from 4 to 6 p.m. for informal readings and conversation. His works highlight rural and small-town life. Malone is the…