The small but mighty community of Mildred remains positive about its prospects, Marcia Davis told Allen County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday morning. “They like that it is quiet, that everybody helps each other, and…

Allen Community College added 38 students this fall compared to the previous year, a reversal of fortune after several years of declining enrollment. A total of 1,855 students were enrolled in various programs, including on…

Eight-year-old Hadley Thompson reads a book to her sister, Lilian Kelly, and therapy dog Charley at the Iola Public Library Friday afternoon. The reading event was sponsored by Iola Reads and Prairieland Visiting Animal Association…

The annual Trunk-or-Treat, hosted by the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce, has a new location this year. Moving to Riverside Park, the event has more to offer than in years past, according to Chamber Executive…

Humboldt High School crowned Colden Cook and Shelby Shaughnessy as the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen Friday, during the Cubs’ 50-0 shellacking of visiting Leon-Bluestem. Humboldt remains undefeated.

Crest High School crowned Karlee Boots and Gunner Ellington, center, as the Fall 2024 Homecoming Queen and King Friday, following the Lancers’ 62-0 victory over Center-Lost Springs.

A forum gave locals a heads up on how candidates feel about pressing issues Thursday night. The Iola Register sponsored the forum. Managing Editor Tim Stauffer moderated the event.  Candidates represented the offices of the…

Red foxes have become local social media stars in recent years, making their appearance in photos and videos as they’ve been caught visiting backyards and front porches. Iola’s Community Involvement Task Force posted photos of…

Shelli Barnett and her family strike again. They found the Farm City Days Medallion for the fourth time.  The family, about 11 members altogether, join forces every year to hunt for the medallion — except…

Instructors at Allen Community College are organizing a trip to New Zealand and Australia for those who have dreamed of visiting the “Land Down Under.”  The all-inclusive trip is open to anyone and will take…