Iola will spend about $145,000 to replace its 35-year-old storm siren system.Iola commissioners approved Tuesday an agreement with Blue Valley Public Safety of Grain Valley, Mo., to purchase five new storm sirens, including three with…

Iola’s old Elm Street water tower may have some market value, although city commissioners said Tuesday they would just as soon see it torn down. Commissioners were approached Tuesday by John Vogel and Zachary Peres…

A meeting of the minds produced few concrete solutions Tuesday, al-though city officials, contractors and an architect dealing with ongoing renovations to the Iola Public Library said they hoped to reach an agreement soon regarding…

Three landowners who would be affected by proposed zoning changes east of Humboldt implored Allen County commissioners not to abandon its jurisdiction there.“Most landowners are not for it,” said Larry Hoepker, who came to Tuesday’s…

Allen County commissioners said Tuesday they fully support construction of a new Allen County Hospital, but put off a little longer voting to start the process.“It’s clear we all support the recommendations” of consultants and…

Marsha Kay Smoot, 31, of Chanute died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at her home.She was born Aug. 19, 1978, in Iola, to Melvin D. and Melinda L. (Robb) Smoot. She graduated from Iola High School…

Inurnment for former Kincaid resident Charles Powers, whose obituary was published in the Feb. 1 Iola Register, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Fairview Cemetery in Mildred.

Former Iola resident Sally Ann Mahan, 79, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at her home in Needles, Calif.She was born Jan. 21, 1931, in Pittsburg, to Francis A. and Madge  L. (Ryder) Dillman of Iola.…

HUMBOLDT — Brandon Tindle took command early in the 16-lap factory stock feature race. He never reliquished the lead, driving to victory last Friday night at Humboldt Speedway.He was challenged by Derrek Wilson and John…

Sam Brownback, Republican nominee for Kansas governor, will be in Iola Saturday as part of his “Road Map For Kansas” bus tour.Brownback will be at Riverside Park at 12:15 p.m. as part of a 32-city…