They’re not simply pictures of beautiful sunsets and cows grazing in fields across Kansas — they’re snapshots of a passionate journey. The collection of photos that comprise the “From the Seat of a Bike” exhibit…

Two days a week, Richard Dudley, age 77, puts his handyman skills to the test as he assembles lawnmowers, barbecue grills, wood splitters and other items at Bomgaars Supply. His work is proof of just…

Iola Middle School sixth grader Leanna Flory spells a word in Wednesday afternoon’s county-wide spelling bee held at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. She won the spelling bee, which had another 17 competitors, in six…

Iola High School students are reading again, thanks to a new English Language Arts curriculum. Teachers Laura Schinstock and Catherine Dean gave USD 257 board members an update on the program at Monday’s meeting. The…

Back to the drawing board. That’s where Allen County Commissioners found themselves Tuesday morning when faced with a dilemma regarding their approach to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP). Allen County Treasurer Crickett Maley explained to…

Allen County received an influx of $4.9 million in grant funding over the past year, seeing growth and economic development in 2023. Lisse Regehr, CEO of Thrive Allen County, noted this and other successes during…

The party is on. The Bowlus Fine Arts Center will commemorate its 60th anniversary on Sept. 14 with a fundraising gala that features a tribute to the 70s and multiple options to keep the celebration…

Body Venture offered a walk-through simulation of important bodily organs for Iola Elementary School students on Tuesday morning, with volunteers from IHS and the community explaining how they work.

Iola High School students visited booth after booth at RealityU on Friday.  It’s a financial literacy simulation that asks students to imagine what life will be like at age 26. They’re given a summary of…

Allen Community College sophomore Hamza Wadi of Casablanca, Morocco, spent several minutes outlining an ambitious business proposal: Opening an American coffee and pastry shop in his home country, located near an American university to give…