For those who flee from domestic violence, starting over can be challenging. Many leave their homes with little or nothing. A joint effort between St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and local agencies — Hope Unlimited and…

The Allen County Historical Society is hosting a new traveling exhibit at the Allen County Museum — “Living Sovereignty: Sustaining Indigenous Autonomy in ‘Indian Territory’ Kansas.” “The exhibit focuses on the Native Americans and their…

The Allen County Fairgrounds will see some much-needed updates in the near future. County Commissioners approved the purchase of new fencing for livestock pens during this week’s meeting. Fair Board President Bo Garrett initially approached…

Iola Elementary School third-grader Case Mentzer was crowned the winner Thursday of the Iola Elementary School Spelling Bee. Taking second was Elija Mentzer, Case’s brother, while Kali Jernigan took third and Lanie Mileham was fourth.…

COLONY — Even as construction continues on a $5.95 million school bond project, Crest students are enjoying a new cafeteria and other improvements. The first phase — a new kitchen and cafeteria, remodeled locker rooms…

A host of southeast Kansas businesses are going green with the help of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Grow at Eden, Sonic Drive-In, and Iola Pharmacy, Inc. are three local businesses receiving…

“We believe an informed community is a healthy community,” said Tim Stauffer, managing editor of The Iola Register. Appearing before the Allen County Commission with Register publisher Susan Lynn, the pair spoke with commissioners Tuesday…

Imagine the struggle of a single mom who just lost her job and has only $20 in her pocket. Should she spend it on food or medication, or put it toward rent or utilities? What…

MORAN — Friday’s high school basketball games between host Marmaton Valley and Yates Center may have seemed routine at first blush. But it marked an opportunity of a lifetime for Iolan Mark Kauth and sons…

It is a gut-wrenching, heartbreaking feeling when someone realizes they’ve been the victim of a scam. Iolan Jeanne Cloud unfortunately knows that feeling all too well. “They got me,” said Cloud. “And I always thought…