I am a born and raised Kansas Republican who strongly supports and will vote for Barbara Bollier to represent us in the U.S. Senate. Unlike her opponent, she takes time to listen, think and seek…

Dear editor, In his two terms in Congress, Rep. Roger Marshall has shown a pattern of putting Kansas second to partisan politics. While he claims to be “fighting for Kansas values,” he’s simultaneously accepting six-figure…

Dear editor, This election is one of the most important elections in American history. We are in need of a strong, bold leader who will bring us together and work to find common ground.  Dr.…

Dear editor, In regards to John Brown’s cave, I have always understood that there is no evidence that this cave is named for the abolitionist John Brown, who lived part of the years of 1855-1856…

Recent articles in The Iola Register and Osage County Herald have given the impression that enrollment declines have put the Allen Community College Campus in Burlingame in danger of immediate closure.  I wanted to assure…

Dear editor, I feel everyone who wants to read should have access to reading material.  I am an avid reader myself and cannot imagine not being able to read a couple chapters before going to…

Dear editor, I have followed Jeremy Grantham of GMO investments for the last 10 years. That’s all I can do because the minimum to open an account is $25 million.  Grantham has done a lot…

Dear editor, We have many freedoms guaranteed to us; however, the exercise of those freedoms must assure that the rights of others are not infringed.  People who refuse to wear facemasks often maintain this is…

Dear editor, I was pleased, but not surprised, to read of the awards given to the Iola Register and staff by the Kansas Press Association. This marks the second year in a row that the…

Dear editor, This is to encourage the leaders of Black Lives Matter protest marches to work with their local police department to identify and prosecute any protesters who choose to engage in violent actions  I…