Every summer ranchers cut and bale hay for the winter and don’t think much about it. But the nutritive value of hay is highly variable and not always represented by the visual appraisal of the…

Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Faith Over Fear,” came from the scripture reading of Mark 4:35-5:20. Fear often surrounds us regardless of age, but fear is real. When Jesus was physically and emotionally  spent he retreated…

After 129 years of meeting at 306 N. Maple St., members of the Colony Christian Church capped Sunday’s service by loading their chairs onto a trailer where they were transported to their new location, 211…

Dear Carolyn: My partner and I adopted a dog in February. Our friends who have kids rolled their eyes when we said we were doing it as practice for parenthood. (I do understand why, don’t…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: I am the youngest of five sons and newly married. More than 15…

It’s to the Iola Register’s advantage that Tim Cox, husband of Register employee Liz Cox, likes to garden. During this time of year Cox keeps the staff amply fed as by evidence of the sweet…

Thrive Allen County will continue its series of community conversations Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Gas. The meeting will be at 6 p.m., at the Gas Community Building, 624 W. Pine St. Gas residents are encouraged…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Recently, my parents, 62 and 58, watched my young children, 2 and 5, while my husband and I went on a four-day trip for our anniversary. They live…

The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the retirement of Robin Schallie after three years as director. Visitors stopped at the office at 10 W. Jackson Street Tuesday afternoon to wish her well. Cookies were…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I don’t know if I’m rushing things or if my girlfriend of six months is holding back. I’m 40, she’s 36, and we are both in the process…