After an overnight bus ride, the Iola High School marching band arrived in San Antonio last Wednesday with just enough time to stretch their legs before assembling on the town’s famed River Walk for a…

Dick Works attended his last meeting as an Allen County commissioner Tuesday morning.Works was honored at a reception.Kent Thompson, now a state representative, presented him with a certificate from the House commending him for his…

A little common sense goes a long way — same goes for cars — as the mercury dips.Automotive wiz John Kress, owner of Quality Auto in Gas, offered up several tips for motorists now that…

MORAN — Moran council members approved charging $20 to anyone wanting a copy of a video taken during a traffic stop or other investigations by Chief of Police Shane Smith.Smith has had a video camera…

Bret Heim, a local attorney for nearly 20 years, has been hired as the chief prosecutor for Iola Municipal Court.Iola City Council members approved Heim’s hiring during a special meeting Monday after privately interviewing him…

The Paleo Way can help navigate health conscious individuals to a simple and healthy diet.Katrina Regehr Springer will explain the protein rich diet at 7 o’clock Thursday night as part of the Creitz Recital Hall…

The deadline to file for April 7’s city and school elections is three weeks from today, Jan. 27.In Iola, incumbents Jonathan Wells, First Ward, and Eugene Myrick, Third Ward, have filed for re-election. Other Iola…

The story in Saturday’s Register about a South African family that currently calls Humboldt home was heartwarming for myriad reasons.The United States still remains the land of opportunity, especially for many who live in other…

Hazel B. Murrow, 94, formerly of Iola, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Diversicare of Chanute.Hazel was born May 12, 1920, on her parents’ farm west of Bronson, the daughter of John and Bertha (Thompson)…

FREDONIA — Humboldt Middle School’s girl’s basketball teams won both of their games against Fredonia Monday.The A-Team won, 43-19. Even so, coach Scott Brady saw room for improvement.“We really didn’t play well tonight,” he said.…