The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t the only team going to a three-peat in 2025, as the Iola Mustangs returned to the diamond this week looking for a third consecutive Pioneer League championship.  Coaches and players…

The Iola High School Track and Field Team returned to work despite blistering winter weather still lingering into the spring.  With spring break just around the corner, it was back to basics for the Mustangs,…

RIVERTON — Iola High’s boys entered Friday’s Class 3A Substate opener cautiously confident about their chances. “I felt good about where we were mentally,” Mustang head coach Luke Bycroft said. “I felt good about our…

LA CYGNE — The Iola High Mustangs’ season came to an end after a late rally came up short in a 39-35 loss to the Prairie View Buffalos Thursday night in the opening round of…

The Iola Mustangs turn their focus to Prairie View in the sub-state opener Thursday after wrapping up the regular season Tuesday with a 55-33 victory over the Erie Red Devils.  Following Monday’s disappointing return to…

After a disappointing return Monday following a 10-day layoff, the Iola Mustangs found their footing Tuesday with a 60-51 victory over Erie.  Although separated by only 9 points, Tuesday’s senior night regular season finale was…

The Iola Middle School Mustangs swept the Wellsville Eagles in a pair of seventh grade games Monday evening.  The IMS B-Team won 15-10 while the A-Team edged the Eagles 36-34.   With a snowstorm drifting across…

The Allen County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday for all but essential employees because of a winter storm bearing down on the Midwest. The wintry blast is expected to dump half a foot or more…

LA CYGNE — A slew of Iola miscues allowed the Prairie View Buffalos to snap the Mustangs’ three-game winning streak in a 45-44 loss Tuesday.  After falling to Prairie View (11-4, 6-4) before the Christmas…

JOPLIN, Mo. — Dillon Bycroft admits he’s never been the best basketball player. Nor biggest. Nor the fastest. Nor the most talented. But the 2021 graduate from Iola has enjoyed quite the career competing at…