In the last moments of Monday evening’s Iola council meeting, Mark Peters announced that he would be resigning from his seat on the council. Peters said the decision was made from necessity.  “My wife is…

Cold temperatures and wind didn’t dampen Iola High School prom’s Grand March Saturday. Students arrived in style, riding on fire trucks, semi-trailers, RVs and more. The event brought several highlights, from younger girls sending cheers…

A trio of junior high-age girls shouted their compliments as couples emerged from their vehicles during Iola High School’s prom Grand March Saturday evening.  “Slay!” “Yass, queen.” “It’s giving, it’s giving…” “You’re serving.” “You ate.”…

FORT SCOTT — From ranch to table, the sizzle of steak comes is coming with a higher price tag as beef prices have increased. There are various factors that come into play for the uptick,…

Underground fuel storage tanks are being removed in the 300 and 400 blocks of North State Street.   “It’s been a long time coming,” said John Wallace Jr., proprietor of the U-Haul rental business at…

Transitioning from the world of fashion to insurance may seem far-fetched for some, but not for a go-getter like Kelly Sigg. After selling her business of 13 years — Audacious Boutique — Sigg has found…

Allen Community College wrapped up a celebration 100 years in the making Wednesday afternoon with the unveiling of the final “Centennial Circle.” The Centennial Circles are a series of photo collages that celebrate each decade…

A new vending machine — rather, a vending “box” — offers life-saving items for those who may face an opioid overdose.  Naloxone, a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, is available at no charge…

A small crowd gathered at Iola’s John Deere store Tuesday afternoon to recognize four area seniors on being selected for the PrairieLand Partners’ Technician Scholarship Program.  “We are excited about the opportunity for our young…

Community development doesn’t always mean “new,” Emily Cowan, president of the Abandoned Atlas Foundation, told a group at the Allen County Historical Society’s spring meeting Tuesday evening at the Iola Public Library. “That’s a mindset…