Folks young and old turned their (protected) eyes skyward Monday for the celestial event of the decade, the 2017 solar eclipse. Morning clouds gave way for spectacular viewing. Clockwise from top left,  front row from…

A quartet of Cunningham violinists — Joe, from left, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Mark — entertained those attending a Biblesta fundraiser at United Methodist Church in Humboldt Saturday evening. Their father, Glen, accompanied on the piano.…

The first week of practice has finished across the state of Kansas as school officially starts up. Be sure to look for the Register’s Fall Sports Teams preview in next week’s Weekender Edition featuring area…

Dear editor,If you want to help all the needy people, teach them something. Free handouts do absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things. You are teaching these kids their meals come on a bus…

To survive, a family needs an income of at least 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.In Allen County 5,215 people live below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. That is almost equal to…

Like President Trump, I’m no historian. So I do my homework. Would that he.Earlier this week Mr. Trump painted George Washington and Gen. Robert E. Lee as not only contemporaries, but practically best friends when…

“It occurs to me that, just as the Carthaginians hired mercenaries to do their fighting for them, we Americans bring in mercenaries to do our hard and humble work. I hope we may not be…

More than 70 attended the 98th Annual Allen County Kansas Farm Bureau meeting at Iola High School on Thursday night. Attendees were treated with a special presentation from Iola High School graduate Chase Regehr, who…

HUMBOLDT — Minutemen were farmers and merchants and school teachers who answered the Revolution’s call — in a minute’s time — whenever a colonial response to British troops was required. Humboldt today has its own…

Professional ball players talk about “feelin’ the love” of fans, coaches and teammates in their decision to commit to a certain team.Iola’s Ryan Coffield can relate. In weighing a decision to return home to practice…