While they readily acknowledge their thoughts are still more “grand vision” than a definitive plan, sisters Karlea and Cassandra Boyer are eager to open their property north of Iola to the community. Karlea, 36, and…

“Knowing what to do is easier if we start out understanding how we got there,” said Dr. Sam Wilcox about obesity. Board certified in both family and obesity medicine, Wilcox gave a presentation on obesity,…

“The general goal of economic development is to provide a community with the resources necessary to retain and increase its population,” summarized Jared Wheeler, Thrive Economic Development Director, in his annual report to Allen County…

CARLYLE — A familiar topic — roads — came to the forefront as a group of 15 gathered Tuesday to talk all things Carlyle. The community conversation, hosted by Thrive Allen County, had barely gotten…

Matheu Schwenk loved his job. “I loved helping people on behalf of the U.S. government,” said Schwenk. “I’m a patriot, and I believe foreign aid makes America great and makes us safer.” Schwenk lost his…

When Iolans headed to work Friday morning, they did so with temperature clocking in at -9. Fast forward to Monday afternoon, when the mercury soared to 70, according to the city’s official weather observation station.…

Reading has become trendy at Iola Middle School these past two months, thanks to Librarian Rachel Palmer’s love of sports. An avid Chiefs fan, Palmer used the excitement surrounding the NFL playoff season to launch…

For the past 59 years, the Iola Public Library has served as the headquarters for the Southeast Kansas Library System. And while the desire from both entities is to continue that relationship, there are changes…

Kansas Board of Education member Jim Porter of Fredonia led a discussion Thursday with several dozen members of the Blue Dot Club, a newly-formed group sponsored by the Allen County Democrats. Porter began the meeting…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center was host Sunday to some frightful creatures, to the delight of area families. “Dragons and Mythical Beasts Live” featured trolls, unicorns, griffins, fairies and more in a drama centered on…