Labeling him the “right leader for this moment in history,” Gov. Sam Brownback of Kansas endorsed Texas Governor Rick Perry for the Republican nomination for president.“Rick Perry balanced budgets in tough economic times, signed the…

SALINA — Freshman Clinton Moore broke into the top 20  for the second time in as many Jayhawk Conference designated golf tournaments.The conference two-day event concluded Monday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.“We played our…

Iola High freshmen won two matches at home Tuesday. They lost one.The Fillies defeated Columbus 25-21, 25-23 and beat Pittsburg 25-18, 25-21. Labette County got past Iola 27-25, 25-16.Katie Shields and Hannah Endicott were the…

Marmaton Valley High’s Wildcats and Uniontown High Eagles met in Three Rivers League action on a neutral volleyball court Tuesday night.“Our girls came out on fire against Uniontown. We were up 7-3 then Uniontown caught…

Eight-man football games will be in the majority among Iola Register area high schools next fall. Five of the seven schools will field eight-man football teams in 2012.Iola High’s Mustangs and Humboldt High’s Cubs continue…

Iola RecreationYouth Flag FootballSept. 24 Games1st-2nd Grade League Moran 25, Adams Agency 20. Deacon Perkins scored four touchdowns with Dylan Drake scoring one extra point for Moran. Eli Adams scored three touchdowns and two extra…

Organizers of the upcoming and 40th edition of Farm-City Days are looking back to the annual festival’s roots.Serving as grand marshals for Farm-City Days, which runs Oct. 12-15, are Gary Parker, Leon Catron and Paul…

Iolans will get one final opportunity to get energy-efficient, compact fluorescent light bulbs Thursday.The city’s last Take Charge Energy Challenge activity will be in front of Walmart from 6:30 to 8 p.m.The challenge, hosted by…

About 15 local art enthusiasts learned how to better lobby their legislators in hopes of restoring state funding for the arts during a listen and learning session put on by Kansas Citizens for the Arts…

Allen County Hospital trustees are working with their fingers crossed, hoping that the Iola City Council will rezone land on North Kentucky Street at the council’s Oct. 11 meeting. “We have to work as if…