LaHarpe’s TLC Garden Center and Kandy Rushing, owner of Iola’s Grow at Eden childcare center, were recognized Saturday by the Kansas Department of Commerce for their economic contributions to the region. The annual “To the…

Getting a jumpstart on the upcoming holiday season, Chelsea Lea sought permission from Allen County Commissioners Tuesday morning to decorate the square with Christmas lights.  “We’re hoping to get them up the first week of…

Iola Reads is going to the dogs with several activities that celebrate both books and canine friends, along with a bit of history and time-travel. This year’s youth selection is a series of books by…

Once upon a time, in the land of Allen County, a metal medallion was hidden for all to seek.  This year’s “Once Upon a Time,” themed Farm City Days is scheduled for Oct. 18-19, but…

The Logan Pals 4-H Club won grand prize honors for their float recreating the crucifixion of Jesus during the Biblesta parade Saturday at Humboldt. A large crowd turned out for the 66th Annual Biblesta, which…

Iola High School seniors Grady Dougherty and Madeleine Wanker were crowned Fall 2024 Homecoming King and Queen Friday, prior to the Mustangs’ home football game against Girard. Additional details about Iola’s heart-breaking 28-23 loss are…

Rick Bevard was determined to climb Half Dome. For years, the massive rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California, had proven elusive and this year was no exception — initially. The 45-year-old Iola native has…

PARSONS — Employees care about child care, according to speakers at a conference hosted by Southeast Kansas, Inc., in Parsons Wednesday. They noted businesses that offer child care programs are more likely to reduce absenteeism,…

In order for community members to better know the candidates and issues on the Nov. 5 general election ballot, The Iola Register will host a forum Thursday, Oct. 10. The event is from 6 to…

YATES CENTER — A homeschool sports group hopes to find a home base. Liberty Homeschool Alliance offers competitive sports and extracurricular programs for homeschool students in Southeast Kansas. The program began in 2018 with soccer…