The Iola Register

Register/Bob Johnson
Humboldt trail opened
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was Friday afternoon for the new walking trail in Humboldt, which runs from the swimming pool, across old U.S. 169 and to ball fields in Sweatt Park. On hand for the event, from left, were Bill Otto, 9th District representative; Larry Tobias, Sunflower Foundation vice president for Programs; Vada Aikins, City Council; Craig Mintz, director of Public Works; Brenda Jarred, Humboldt Chamber of Commerce; David Toland, Thrive Allen County executive director; Alan Weber, Thrive board member; Mayor Bob Sharp; Terry Butts, Chamber of Commerce; Larry Tucker, city administrator; Peg Griffith and Eileen Robertson, Chamber of Commerce; and Jan Coykendall, Parks and Recreation Committee. Many of those involved strolled to the ball fields and back to the pool, where the ribbon-cutting occurred.

Register/Susan Lynn
Iola and Allen County commissioners announced at Thursday’s Thrive Allen County banquet that they will take a “hard look” at Allen County Hospital to see if it meets the needs of citizens. Shown here are, from left, City Commissioner Bill Shirley, County Commissioners Gary McIntosh and Dick Works, City Commissioner Craig Abbott and Iola Mayor Bill Maness. Not pictured is County Commissioner Rob Francis, who was absent.

Local News
Saturday, November 21
Fingerprint tool draws praise - A new computerized fingerprint database will greatly enhance the ability of law enforcement to solve crimes, Allen County Sheriff Tom Williams said.

Friday, November 20
2010: ‘Year of the hospital’ - In a show of solidarity about the future of Allen County, Iola city and Allen County commissioners joined their support in taking a “hard look” at Allen County Hospital to see if the structure meets the needs of the future.