Ad Astra Cares - Iola

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center recaps a busy October and previews the upcoming Fab5 recital featuring Broadway musicians; Mandy highlights local Halloween arts events and Iola High School’s upcoming production of Beetlejuice Jr.

The Chamber highlights Halloween activities and upcoming community events in Iola; Kelly Sigg welcomes Iola High School junior Jordyn Spillman to discuss the junior class haunted trails fundraiser at LeHigh Portland State Park; and Jordyn shares what visitors can expect from the spooky Halloween night experience.

Chari Bauman welcomes Lainey Doerr to discuss her counseling work, her new book Farmers Are People and the need for a better understanding of farmer suicide risk; Doerr shares how her experience in agriculture shaped her perspective on the challenges facing farm families.

Thrive Allen County previews its 19th annual dinner and this year’s theme, the ripple effect; Hadyn and Alec Berthot discuss recognizing local changemakers, celebrating community partnerships and how to register for the event.

The Chamber recaps a successful Farm City Days weekend and highlights upcoming Halloween events, Chamber Coffee and Brunch and Business; Kelly Sigg welcomes Toni Manbeck of Audacious Boutique to preview holiday shopping events, including Pink Friday, Midnight Madness and Small Business Saturday; and local businesses prepare for a busy holiday season in downtown Iola.

Thrive Allen County announces upcoming housing focus groups in Iola and Humboldt; Alec Berthot previews the annual Awards Celebration and how to register; and the team encourages the community to take part in recognizing local residents making a difference.

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center highlights the Daughters of the American Revolution exhibit and upcoming Shawn Johnson and Big Band Experience performance; Mandy previews the November recital series and Iola High School’s production of Beetlejuice Jr.; and she thanks the community for its continued support.

The Chamber recaps the scarecrow contest and highlights Iola’s busy week with Homecoming and Farm City Days; Kelly shares upcoming conferences and Chamber updates; and Sandy Haggard with K-State Extension Southwind District discusses homesteading workshops, 4-H enrollment and Medicare counseling opportunities.

Thrive Allen County highlights upcoming events at Lehigh Portland State Park; Henry Lohman discusses opportunities for community input and family activities; and the Lehigh Portland Haunted Trails return on Halloween night as a fundraiser for the Iola High School junior class.

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center previews Hedy: The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr and an upcoming Daughters of the American Revolution exhibit; Mandy highlights upcoming music, theater and orchestra performances; and she discusses the recent conference and planning for future programming.