Iola Gasbags

[2] The Fort Scott Giants, Nevada Lunatics and Joplin Miners teams continued league play from the previous season.

The Iola Gasbags, Coffeyville Indians, Jefferson City Convicts, Sedalia Gold Bugs and Springfield Reds teams all joined as new members, with the league beginning play on May 6, 1902.

[7][8][3] In 1903, Iola continued Missouri Valley League play and were known under the slightly altered "Gaslighters" nickname for one season.

[14][15] Iola ended the season with a record of 83–41, placing first in the standings, with manager Dud Risley leading the team to the championship.

[18] The Iola "Grays" joined the Bartlesville Indians, Chanute Browns, Coffeyville Bricks, Fort Scott Giants, Independence Coyotes, Parsons Preachers and Pittsburg Champs in beginning league play on May 3, 1906.

[3] The Iola/Cherryvale team of the Kansas State League ended their 1906 season with a record of 62–50, as Dan Durand, Fred Hobart and Billy Burns served as managers covering in both locations.

The ballpark with a track and stands is utilized by Iola's USD 257 school district sports teams.