About 50 people gathered at the Elm Creek Community Garden in Iola Monday for a memorial service to honor seven people, now deceased, who made contributions to the garden.“When we started the garden in 2004…

The best form of government is that at the local level, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said here Monday afternoon.“We need to let the federal government defend the country and do most everything else at home,”…

U.S. flags lining the drive into Highland Cemetery were never more spectacular. A stiff south wind kept them unfurled throughout Memorial Day services Monday morning.The Iola Municipal Band played, wreaths were laid, a firing squad…

Iola High’s girls’ tennis team camp is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Camp sessions are from 6-8 p.m. at the high school tennis courts.Fillies’ tennis coach Jennifer Bycroft said the camp is for all girls who…

GAS — Pat Laver Spencer and Kay Collins took advantage of a bluebird day Thursday to partially repair weather damage to the GAS sign at the south edge of Fees Park.Runoff from recent rains washed…

Government offices, financial institutions and many business will be closed Monday for Memorial Day.The Register will be closed; no paper will be published.

 Memorial Day services at Highland Cemetery will start at 11 a.m. Monday and feature comments from Lt. Col. David Lee.At 1:30 p.m. Sen. Jerry Moran will be at the Iola American Legion, 712 W. Patterson…

If the weather forecast holds true, dozens of young swimmers will be greeted with warm and sunny conditions Monday for the grand opening of the Iola Municipal PoolMonday’s Summer Splash 2011 will once again feature…

Larry and Mary Heier, Colby, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Regina Heier, to Trent Chriestenson, son of Robert and Deborah Chriestenson, Neosho Falls.The bride-elect received her bachelor of arts degree in…

Neil and Roberta Crane celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a surprise party with family and friends at the Allen County Country Club on May 14. The buffet dinner was hosted by their children, Leslie,…