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 maintaining a permanent collection of distinctive paintings. For more information and schedules, contact the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.
The 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 HomesBuilt 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 HistoryIn 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 OutletsThe Chetopa Museum has many artifacts detailing the history of the town, newspaper microfilms, and genealogical research. ...