Iola Middle and High School bands performed a winter concert filled with holiday tunes on Monday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The middle and high school orchestras will wrap up a series of…

HUMBOLDT — Michelle Mason understands how difficult it can be for someone with a disability to obtain medical equipment.  Her daughter, Desi, age 30, has disabilities that sometimes require the use of a wheelchair. Mason…

Volunteers placed wreaths on veteran graves at Highland Cemetery on Saturday during an event organized by the LaHarpe VFW Auxiliary. About two dozen volunteers turned out at Highland and the original Iola Cemetery. Some will…

After rainy weather sent spectators home early at the Mildred Store’s living nativity presentation Friday evening, Saturday provided no such hindrances, as several area churches helped recreate the setting for Jesus’s birth.

LaHarpe city crews, working with the LaHarpe PRIDE committee, erected a pair of light poles at the sand volleyball court. The goal is to have the lights on and functional by the time spring weather…

Kindergartners and third-graders from Iola Elementary School delighted the audience with a variety of snow-themed holiday songs Thursday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Songs included the classics “Frosty the Snowman” and “White Christmas.”…

When it comes to taking care of your health, the basics can seem challenging enough: Eat right, exercise, get enough sleep, visit your doctor for regular checkups. But what if you can’t afford healthy food?…

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Iola Fire Department recently concluded its inaugural Firefighter/EMT Academy, marking a significant stride towards addressing the shortage of qualified emergency personnel. Fire Chief Corey Isbell attributes the success of the…

Iola Middle and High School choir students performed a holiday concert Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, offering a mix of classic and contemporary songs along with holiday favorites. The choir is directed…

Preschoolers from Iola Elementary School, Munchkinland and Ready, Set, Learn performed a delightful variety of holiday classics at a concert on Tuesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Several music performances are planned throughout…