Ben Prasko, technology coordinator for the Iola school district, isn’t quite sure how much money the district will actually raise with a new technology fee structure aimed at helping low-income families. The plan, which was…

What would Iola schools do with an activity center that featured artificial turf inside a 4,000 square foot building? Perhaps it could be an indoor playground, or give area sports teams or the high school…

The Humboldt school board’s decision to stick with a five-day school week gives the county’s other districts a little more breathing room on the matter. In Iola’s USD 257, Superintendent Stacey Fager said “it hasn’t…

The Iola district’s prom policy has raised a debate about tying school meal fees to participation in activities.  Becca Martin, a 1976 graduate of Iola High School, aired her concerns last week after learning the…

Kansas Senators should go back to the drawing board with the education bill that provides families $5,000 a year per child for their education. On Wednesday, members of the House approved a measure that diverts…

Preparing students for a future career starts well before high school. The classes students take as early as eighth grade give them an opportunity to explore various paths that match their interests, skills and abilities.…

Plans to convert former elementary schools to housing are still moving forward. BNIM, a Kansas City, Mo.-based architect and design firm, is seeking Kansas Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to help pay for the first phase…

Three Iola High School students took the stage at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center Monday evening to model the latest in marching band fashion. Their audience — the USD 257 Board of Education — ultimately…

Friday’s school day continued as normal at Iola Middle School despite increased security measures after a student made a threatening statement related to a school shooting.  A text message was sent to parents on Thursday…

“You’ll get a sticker,” a student at Iola Elementary School whispered to a friend who wasn’t feeling well. Sara Clift overheard the conversation and smiled. It makes her job a lot easier when children feel…