Did you know that when the 1869 bond to build a Jail in Allen County passed, it was done so with a budget of $8,400? The 35-by-37 foot limestone structure featured a second story used…

Iola Public Library will pay tribute to the women who have served their country, dating back to the Revolution. Three Iola women will discuss their military experiences, from the 1970s to 2003, at 7 p.m.,…

Iola Reads has a family event this Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Allen County Historical Society Museum and Funston Home. Families are invited to come hear about General Funston and…

Pastor Chase Riebel preached from Romans 1:16. The sermon was “Not Ashamed of the Gospel.” In 1 Corinthians 1:18 we are warned that the Gospel message may seem foolish but it has the power to…

A crowd of around 40 joined Crown Realty on Monday afternoon for a ribbon cutting inaugurating the new Iola office at 102 E. Jackson. The building, home to the old Iola Laundry, was built in…

Editor’s note: This is the first in a new series of weekly columns by Jessica Jones. Jones, who spent part of her childhood in Iola and now lives in Pittsburg, is a certified fitness and…

Supporting a youth-run lemonade stand can build the confidence of a child, help them understand the value of money, and learn important lessons about running a small business. Not only are youth earning cash, they…

BURLINGTON — The East Central Kansas Model T Ford Club meets the second Thursday of the month.  The ECKMT will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, in the conference room of the Burlington Kansas…

Humboldt Middle School students recognized for making the honor roll for the first quarter are: Principal’s Honor Roll: Eighth Grade: Daysha Borjas-Farrill, Ellie Carlson, Karis Cook, Jadey Ellis, Breah Jones, Tennyson Nassir, Riley Oson, Gabriel…

Humboldt Elementary School students named to the first quarter honor roll are: All A Honor Roll Third Grade: Khyren Allen, Marie Allen, Joe Barnhart, James Bartlett, James Betzen, Crosby Corbet, Radlee Decker, Olivia Downey, Grace…