If Iola sleeps in this morning, it’s excused.After all, a sizeable chunk of townsfolk didn’t get to bed until the wee hours of this morning. So pull down the shades and roll over. You’ve earned…

Iola area folks have three more opportunities this summer for delightful entertainment that doesn’t cost a red cent.The Iola Municipal Band plays at 8 p.m. Thursdays at the bandstand. Don’t miss a one. You’ll love…

By BOB JOHNSONbob@iolaregister.comWith a new Older Americans Act languishing in Congress, Elaine Money and Sandra Gross worry about senior citizens they serve meals to in nine counties of southeast Kansas, including Allen.Gross, executive director of…

Aleah M. Sutterby, 16, Redfield, died early Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Mo., from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.She was born October 9, 1996, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Mark…

Paul H. Werle, 73, Iola, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013, due to an accident. He is survived by two daughters, Terri Stafford and Rennae Hays; a son, Paul D. Werle; a sister, Patricia Fierst,…

OSAWATOMIE — The Kansas Amateur Baseball Association (KABA) league tournament, which features Iola Post 15’s AA Indians, has lost a competitor.Chanute’s squad pulled out of the competition, which slightly alters the schedule for the Indians,…

The summer of 2013 has been a deadly one at several Kansas lakes, ponds and rivers.At least 13 people have drowned in Kansas since May 18, according to a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and…

HUMBOLDT — The Iola Seahorses were back in action Wednesday, traveling to Humboldt in their first action following a two-week break.The competition was evenly matched, with Iola nabbing 38 wins out of 78; Humboldt 40.Several…

A group of area rodeo enthusiasts will present their equine skills for the community at the Allen County 4-H Rough Riders Shodeo Friday evening.The festivities, for competitors of all ages, begins at 7 p.m. at…

Music will be a strong component of the entertainment provided Friday night. Josey Milner, an up-and-coming country music star, will perform at two separate times and venues.From 7 to 7:45 p.m. Milner will be on…