Circle March 17 on your calendar. That evening at Iola Public Library Toby Robb, who watches over water purification for Iola, along with a geologist and a wildlife specialist, will discuss the Neosho River and…

A public notice in today’s Register announces Allen Community College is seeking to renew its capital outlay fund for another five years at an annual ad valorem tax rate not to exceed 5 mills.The current…

Perhaps never has a business been so appropriately named as Iola’s Second Chance store.Not only does it apply to helping save scores of dogs and cats, with profits going to the Allen County Animal Rescue…

Gail Leon Beggs, 63, Chanute, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home in Stark.Gail was born on Dec. 18, 1951, in Chanute, the son of Louis Alden and Oralee (Collins) Beggs.Gail attended college at…

John William Trester, 86, rural Iola, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at 4 p.m., at Windsor Place assisted living care. He was born May 2, 1929 on the family farm in Allen County, Kansas, to…

Dear editor,I have always felt sorry for the underdog in any situation. Guess that is the reason I have felt sorry for President Obama. He inherited an economy in shambles, a never-ending war and a…

Wesley United Methodist Church members are reminding folks of “the reason for the season” Saturday and Sunday, with a living Nativity.A cast of about 20 will present the story of Jesus’ birth in the parking…

YATES CENTER — The Humboldt High boys basketball team held on to defeat Yates Center Friday night, improving their unblemished record on the year to 5-0. But it wasn’t easy.The visiting Cubs controlled the first…

RICHMOND — After scoring just 10 points in the first two quarters combined, Iola needed a change.So Jay Applegate made a big one.The Mustangs’ first-year head coach sat his entire starting lineup during the second…

RICHMOND — When Iola opened its season against Girard fewer than two weeks ago, the offense couldn’t seem to find a rhythm.Frantic shots and errant passes led to turnovers, which led to points for the…