Santa Claus made his first visit of the season at downtown Iola on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a ride around town with the Iola Fire Department. The event was sponsored by the Iola Area Chamber…

Just call it a home makeover, Santa edition. With Christmas five short weeks away, Santa will once again set up temporary quarters in Iola to hear requests from area children starting Dec. 3. But as…

Santa’s House opens for the season next Saturday, Dec. 4, on the downtown square. Despite a continued time of uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Santa will be here to greet children either in…

Santa brought a special guest with him, this reindeer, admired adoringly by Parker Weilert, 5.   Santa?s official arrival in Iola Thursday brought throngs of youngsters, including Aiden Stotler, 5, who delivered his wish list for…