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Allen County’s newspaper since 1867, the Iola Register publishes five times a week and covers Allen County's local news and sports.
Iola City Council members agreed to cover the remaining costs — projected to about $173,000 — to get a splash park built in Meadowbrook Park by the summer of 2026.
Iola splash pad project a go - The Iola Register
Iola City Council members agreed to cover the remaining costs — projected to about $173,000 — to get a splash park built in Meadowbrook Park by the summer of 2026. Iola is getting a splash park. City ...
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May 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Iola City Council members agreed to cover the remaining costs — projected to about $173,000 — to get a splash park built in Meadowbrook Park by the summer of 2026.
A group of about 40 appealed to Iola City Council members to help form a countywide recycling program. Council members said they'd be willing to discuss the matter with Allen County commissioners.
Iola hears recycling plea - The Iola Register
A group of about 40 appealed to Iola City Council members to help form a countywide recycling program. Council members said they'd be willing to discuss the matter with Allen County commissioners. Iol...
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May 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A group of about 40 appealed to Iola City Council members to help form a countywide recycling program. Council members said they'd be willing to discuss the matter with Allen County commissioners.
Ongoing disagreement about hangar rental rates at the Allen County Airport have resulted in a business owner ending his relationship with the county.
Airport loses biggest tenant over fee dispute - The Iola Register
Disagreements over hangar rental fees have led an aviation company to end his relationship with the Allen County Airport. Ongoing disagreement about hangar rental rates at the Allen County Airport hav...
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May 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ongoing disagreement about hangar rental rates at the Allen County Airport have resulted in a business owner ending his relationship with the county.
Community National Bank and Trust's Iola branch is under the leadership of longtime banker and new president Mike Waldman.
He's succeeding Tom Strickler, who is transitioning to a part-time role.
He's succeeding Tom Strickler, who is transitioning to a part-time role.
Strickler steps back, Waldman steps up at CNB&T - The Iola Register
Community National Bank and Trust's Iola branch is under the leadership of longtime banker and new president Mike Waldman. He's succeeding Tom Strickler, who is transitioning to a part-time role. It’s...
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April 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Community National Bank and Trust's Iola branch is under the leadership of longtime banker and new president Mike Waldman.
He's succeeding Tom Strickler, who is transitioning to a part-time role.
He's succeeding Tom Strickler, who is transitioning to a part-time role.
Introducing our new Magazines page!
Here’s a quick video explaining the new section, which you can find here: www.iolaregister.com/magazines
Happy reading!
Here’s a quick video explaining the new section, which you can find here: www.iolaregister.com/magazines
Happy reading!
Introducing our new Magazines page!
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April 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Introducing our new Magazines page!
Here’s a quick video explaining the new section, which you can find here: www.iolaregister.com/magazines
Happy reading!
Here’s a quick video explaining the new section, which you can find here: www.iolaregister.com/magazines
Happy reading!
A record 10 Humboldt High School FCCLA members will attend a national leadership conference in Florida in July.
Humboldt students hope to make mark at nationals - The Iola Register
A record 10 Humboldt High School FCCLA members will attend a national leadership conference in Florida in July. HUMBOLDT — Students at Humboldt High School are making history as 10 members of the scho...
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April 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A record 10 Humboldt High School FCCLA members will attend a national leadership conference in Florida in July.
Pierre Lisk arrived in Iola a few months back in order to renovate and rent out apartments in town. He may have found a place to call home in the process.
Developer: Iola's future adding up - The Iola Register
Pierre Lisk arrived in Iola a few months back in order to renovate and rent out apartments in town. He may have found a place to call home in the process. Pierre Lisk’s stay in Iola was almost over be...
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April 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Pierre Lisk arrived in Iola a few months back in order to renovate and rent out apartments in town. He may have found a place to call home in the process.
A group of Crest High School students received a first-hand education Tuesday on child care needs in southeast Kansas as they visited several centers through a field trip organized by CHS and Allen Community College.
Not just another field trip - The Iola Register
A group of Crest High School students received a first-hand education Tuesday on child care needs in southeast Kansas as they visited several centers through a field trip organized by CHS and Allen Co...
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April 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A group of Crest High School students received a first-hand education Tuesday on child care needs in southeast Kansas as they visited several centers through a field trip organized by CHS and Allen Community College.
A 1959 Chrysler Saratoga, affectionately called "The Batmobile," is back on the road after several years of sitting idle.
Ryan Maddox, whose mother cruised in the car a generation ago, has the car ready for Grand March this Saturday.
Ryan Maddox, whose mother cruised in the car a generation ago, has the car ready for Grand March this Saturday.
'Batmobile' reborn - The Iola Register
A 1959 Chrysler Saratoga, affectionately called "The Batmobile," is back on the road after several years of sitting idle. Ryan Maddox, whose mother cruised in the car a generation ago, has the car rea...
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April 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A 1959 Chrysler Saratoga, affectionately called "The Batmobile," is back on the road after several years of sitting idle.
Ryan Maddox, whose mother cruised in the car a generation ago, has the car ready for Grand March this Saturday.
Ryan Maddox, whose mother cruised in the car a generation ago, has the car ready for Grand March this Saturday.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program in which youngsters receive free, high-quality books each month, had strong support at one time in Allen County.
But local participation has dropped significantly in Iola, Rotarians were told.
But local participation has dropped significantly in Iola, Rotarians were told.
Imagination Library usage down - The Iola Register
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program in which youngsters receive free, high-quality books each month, had strong support at one time in Allen County. But local participation has dropped signi...
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April 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program in which youngsters receive free, high-quality books each month, had strong support at one time in Allen County.
But local participation has dropped significantly in Iola, Rotarians were told.
But local participation has dropped significantly in Iola, Rotarians were told.
A special use permit helps clear another hurdle for Wilson County developers to build a solar generating station covering more than 500 acres.
If approved, the plant would be the state's largest solar field.
If approved, the plant would be the state's largest solar field.
Wilson County eyes state's largest solar farm - The Iola Register
A special use permit helps clear another hurdle for Wilson County developers to build a solar generating station covering more than 500 acres. If approved, the plant would be the state's largest solar...
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April 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A special use permit helps clear another hurdle for Wilson County developers to build a solar generating station covering more than 500 acres.
If approved, the plant would be the state's largest solar field.
If approved, the plant would be the state's largest solar field.
Head Start, an early education program that serves 600 families in southeast Kansas, including 37 children in Iola, is bracing for proposed federal funding cuts that could devastate the program and what it offers.
Head Start in the crosshairs - The Iola Register
Head Start, an early education program that serves 600 families in southeast Kansas, including 37 children in Iola, is bracing for proposed federal funding cuts that could devastate the program and wh...
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April 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Head Start, an early education program that serves 600 families in southeast Kansas, including 37 children in Iola, is bracing for proposed federal funding cuts that could devastate the program and what it offers.
Potter’s profound impact on a small Chilean community over 5,600 miles away, and the lifelong friendships that deeply changed all who benefited from them, were made possible through Rotary’s steadfast insistence on service above self.
It is a welcome example for today’s troubled world.
It is a welcome example for today’s troubled world.
Rotary’s Dr. Ellis Potter left a legacy of giving - The Iola Register
The former Iola optometrist reached hundreds in a small Chilean village Editor’s note: The letter below, shared with the Register, was sent to the Iola Rotary Club after members of a sister club in An...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Potter’s profound impact on a small Chilean community over 5,600 miles away, and the lifelong friendships that deeply changed all who benefited from them, were made possible through Rotary’s steadfast insistence on service above self.
It is a welcome example for today’s troubled world.
It is a welcome example for today’s troubled world.
Is there anyone in the Pioneer League who can beat the Iola Mustangs?
Iola will find out today when they host Anderson County for a doubleheader possibly determining the league champion.
Iola will find out today when they host Anderson County for a doubleheader possibly determining the league champion.
Iola undefeated with Santa Fe sweep - The Iola Register
Is there anyone in the Pioneer League who can beat the Iola Mustangs? Iola will find out Tuesday when they host Anderson County for a doubleheader possibly determining the league champion. With less t...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Is there anyone in the Pioneer League who can beat the Iola Mustangs?
Iola will find out today when they host Anderson County for a doubleheader possibly determining the league champion.
Iola will find out today when they host Anderson County for a doubleheader possibly determining the league champion.
Coffey County Hospital will end its obstetrics care, effective June 30. Coffey Health Systems trustees noted their labor and delivery services incurred a $1.3 million loss in 2024.
The change aggravates a growing maternity desert in southeast Kansas.
The change aggravates a growing maternity desert in southeast Kansas.
Coffey County Hospital cuts OB services - The Iola Register
Coffey County Hospital will end its obstetrics care, effective June 30. Coffey Health Systems trustees noted their labor and delivery services incurred a $1.3 million loss in 2024. BURLINGTON — The Co...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Coffey County Hospital will end its obstetrics care, effective June 30. Coffey Health Systems trustees noted their labor and delivery services incurred a $1.3 million loss in 2024.
The change aggravates a growing maternity desert in southeast Kansas.
The change aggravates a growing maternity desert in southeast Kansas.
The hype surrounding Humboldt High School freshman Connor Newman is justified. Newman placed first in his debut at the Caney Valley Invitational Monday.
Newman started turning heads just a few strokes into his high school career after shooting a 41 on the front nine.
Newman started turning heads just a few strokes into his high school career after shooting a 41 on the front nine.
Humboldt freshman shines in golf debut - The Iola Register
A Humboldt golfer made quite a splash in his high school debut after taking first overall at the Caney Invitational in his first competitive event. The hype surrounding Humboldt High School freshman C...
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April 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The hype surrounding Humboldt High School freshman Connor Newman is justified. Newman placed first in his debut at the Caney Valley Invitational Monday.
Newman started turning heads just a few strokes into his high school career after shooting a 41 on the front nine.
Newman started turning heads just a few strokes into his high school career after shooting a 41 on the front nine.
As severe storms roared through the area Wednesday morning, a tornado caused extensive damage in Nevada, Mo., and surrounding communities in southwest Missouri.
Tornado hits SW Missouri - The Iola Register
As severe storms roared through the area Wednesday morning, a tornado caused extensive damage in Nevada, Mo., and surrounding communities in southwest Missouri. NEVADA, Mo. — An early morning tornado ...
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April 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
As severe storms roared through the area Wednesday morning, a tornado caused extensive damage in Nevada, Mo., and surrounding communities in southwest Missouri.
Rep. Fred Gardner reluctantly supported the state budget, citing provisions for a new KBI facility and a new veterinary diagnostics lab as the reason he voted 'aye.'
But, he warns, the spending plan will deplete the state's reserves.
#ksleg
But, he warns, the spending plan will deplete the state's reserves.
#ksleg
Gardner: Budget will drain state reserves - The Iola Register
Rep. Fred Gardner reluctantly supported the state budget, citing provisions for a new KBI facility and a new veterinary diagnostics lab as the reason he voted 'aye.' But, he warns, the spending plan w...
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April 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Rep. Fred Gardner reluctantly supported the state budget, citing provisions for a new KBI facility and a new veterinary diagnostics lab as the reason he voted 'aye.'
But, he warns, the spending plan will deplete the state's reserves.
#ksleg
But, he warns, the spending plan will deplete the state's reserves.
#ksleg
The Iola High School girls powerlifting team took second in the recent state meet, which included Brooklyn Ellis' run as pound-for-pound state champion as well as several other Mustangs who reached the medal podium Saturday.
Mustangs powerlifting state runner-up - The Iola Register
The Iola High School girls powerlifting team took second in the recent state meet, which included Brooklyn Ellis' run as pound-for-pound state champion as well as several other Mustangs who reached th...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Iola High School girls powerlifting team took second in the recent state meet, which included Brooklyn Ellis' run as pound-for-pound state champion as well as several other Mustangs who reached the medal podium Saturday.
Steve Strickler is poised to sell off more than 130 Holsteins, perhaps as early as next week, and with that will bring to a close his family's dairy farm, which has been a part of the Iola community for 86 years.
Holy cow! They did it! - The Iola Register
Steve Strickler is poised to sell off more than 130 Holsteins, perhaps as early as next week, and with that will bring to a close his family's dairy farm, which has been a part of the Iola community f...
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March 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Steve Strickler is poised to sell off more than 130 Holsteins, perhaps as early as next week, and with that will bring to a close his family's dairy farm, which has been a part of the Iola community for 86 years.
An executive order dismantling a number of federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, could have a big impact on public library programs.
Libraries brace for funding cuts - The Iola Register
An executive order dismantling a number of federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, could have a big impact on public library programs....
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March 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
An executive order dismantling a number of federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, could have a big impact on public library programs.
A grease fire spread out of control, destroying a home in Humboldt on Sunday. There were no injuries.
Grease fire destroys Humboldt house - The Iola Register
A grease fire spread out of control, destroying a home in Humboldt Sunday. There were no injuries. Humboldt firefighters battle a fire Sunday at the home of Jeff and Linda Clements in Humboldt. HUMBOL...
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March 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A grease fire spread out of control, destroying a home in Humboldt on Sunday. There were no injuries.
A large crowd took advantage to attend Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, held in the evening instead of the typical 8:30 a.m. session.
County's night meeting draws a crowd - The Iola Register
A large crowd took advantage to attend Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, held in the evening instead of the typical 8:30 a.m. session. Tuesday’s evening meeting of the Allen County Commission...
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March 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A large crowd took advantage to attend Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, held in the evening instead of the typical 8:30 a.m. session.
LaHarpe residents gathered Tuesday evening for a community conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County. The discussion focused on improvements to infrastructure, roads, housing, economic development, and civic engagement.
Community engagement: LaHarpe residents discuss improvements - The Iola Register
LaHarpe residents gathered Tuesday evening for a community conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County. The discussion focused on improvements to infrastructure, roads, housing, economic development, a...
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March 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
LaHarpe residents gathered Tuesday evening for a community conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County. The discussion focused on improvements to infrastructure, roads, housing, economic development, and civic engagement.
An Arizona man arrested in Iola in March 2024 for kidnapping and sexual exploitation of a minor will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Convicted trafficker receives sentence - The Iola Register
An Arizona man arrested in Iola in March 2024 for kidnapping and sexual exploitation of a minor will spend the rest of his life in prison. WICHITA — An Arizona man who was arrested in Iola in March 20...
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March 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
An Arizona man arrested in Iola in March 2024 for kidnapping and sexual exploitation of a minor will spend the rest of his life in prison.