Attracting nationally-acclaimed performers to the area, the Bowlus Fine Arts Center also houses a fine arts education center. The Bowlus provides display areas for local and visiting artists, while ma... Built of limestone, this two story structure opened in 1869, only eight years after Kansas became a state. The prisoners were confined in cells on the bottom floor, while the second floor was used by the jailer and his family as living quarters. It is listed on the
Iola, KS Pioneer HistoryThe historic boyhood home of Major General Frederick Funston. Artifacts and furniture on display at the Funston Home include items that were originally at the homestead during Frederick Funston's boyhood, as well as items pertaining to Funston'
Iola, KS Famous HomesIn 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stover began a candy business at their home in Denver Colorado, although the candy was originally marketed as 'Mrs. Stover's Candies'. The factory offers a full line of "Only the Finest" Russell Stover Candies including our "First Quality"
Iola, KS OutletsBuilt in 1912 and dedicated on April 29, 1913, the library was placed on the National Register of Historic Places for ...
Two popular areas are the Otter Creek Offroad Vehicle Area and the Hickory Creek Trail. The Otter Creek ORV area is located a...
New Strawn City Park and Lake is located in the middle of the town. The lake was drained and renovated in 1983, during which...