HUMBOLDT — In a major move towards sustainable energy practices, Monarch Cement Company and Evergy Energy Solutions have announced a groundbreaking partnership for a solar project in Humboldt. The project aims to change the cement…

“Poverty is defined as a lack of resources, not just money,” says Barbara Button, Humanity House executive director.  An upcoming class offered by Humanity House will help define what poverty is and better educate people…

Next week, area veterans can learn more about a new health clinic coming to Iola. They’ll also have a chance to apply for VA health care or claims at the event. The Veterans Administration is…

Iola High School’s Sheridan Byrd, from foreground, takes part in a drumming performance Tuesday during the IHS basketball games against Santa Fe Trail. Also taking part are Iola Middle School students Hadlee Stranghoner, Drake Genoble…

Find additional photos available for purchase here. The Mustang Mules stomped the competition on Monday evening at Iola High School in a fierce game of Donkey Basketball. The home team of USD 257 teachers and…

County co-investment in a broadband grant application process was central to Tuesday’s commissioners meeting. KwiKom Communications of Iola is currently seeking the county’s assistance in a $2 million broadband project that will bring internet to…

Iola crews took advantage of ideal weather conditions to burn seven piles of brush collected during the July 2023 storm. Low winds, clear skies and pleasant temperatures made Tuesday a good time to dispose of…

Iola Middle School and Iola High received donations as part of a fundraising campaign by Your Community Foundation and the Patterson Family. The Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) received the bulk of the funds,…

Tiago Cortes of Brazil thought he wanted to be an electrical engineer. Then he started designing sets for Allen Community College’s theatre program. “When I was in the process of creating and building, I saw…

A College and Career Fair at Iola High School on Thursday is an opportunity for students and the local business community to bridge a generational gap. “I hope it eliminates some of the misconceptions” between…