September 1973 Mike Russell, president of the Iola Broadcasting Company, Inc., took over ownership of radio station KALN today. Russell told the Register this morning that approval of the purchase by the Federal Communications Commission…

Iolans Joel and Lisa Wicoff announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Clara Kathleen Wicoff, to Bryce Christopher Misenhelter of Iola. The bride-to-be is a 2016 graduate of Iola HIgh School. She earned…

Adapted from online discussions. Dear Carolyn: My father is upset because my fiancé and I already made plans to spend an upcoming holiday with my fiancé’s family. My father asked why I hadn’t considered spending…

The Medicare annual election period, running from Oct. 15 to December 7, is the time to review and change your Medicare prescription drug plan. Area Senior Health Insurance Counselors for Kansas (SHICK) will be available…

Meter reader attacked A meter reader for the City of Iola was attacked by a pit bull terrier and was taken to the hospital Wednesday, Iola police officers reported. The victim, whose name was not released,…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows: Paul F. Barras, Iola, driving while suspended (third or subsequent conviction), $655 Hosea J. Berryhill, Kansas City, Mo., disobeying stop/yield sign, $195 Malissa J. Brooks, Iola,…

Marmaton Valley High School will crown its 2023 Fall Homecoming king and queen prior to the Wildcats’ Sept. 29 football game against Hartford. The ceremony will take place at 6:15 p.m. This year’s theme is…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: I am donating a kidney to an acquaintance. It took a year of…

Crest High School will celebrate its fall homecoming at 7 p.m. Friday with a football game against Hartford. The king and queen will be crowned after the game. Candidates are, front from left, Brooklyn Jones,…

Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories; it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your…