There is a nationwide shortage of nurses and Iola is not immune. Karen Gilpin, director of nursing services at Allen County Hospital, said when contacted by Jacque Conner, Register reporter, that she had just spent…

It’s hard to believe the “new” hospital is seven years old, which I view as a testament to its timeless design and good upkeep. A walk inside still catches my breath, it’s so pretty.  So…

While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the…

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a question about excipients, something you discussed in a recent column. Twice in my life, I took Celebrex for orthopedic pain. Both times, I suffered severe liver disfunction, turned yellow,…

Born and bred in Iola, Ryan Latta now has his dream job as the Iola High Mustangs head baseball coach.  Latta took the reins from Mark Percy who had been in charge of the program…

Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend of five years, “Max,” misses “novelty” in our relationship. We are in our mid-20s with career-oriented lives, and we make quality time together a priority. We have explored hobbies, traveled and…

The recent removal of 13 large walnut trees along Elm Creek has caught the attention of users of the Lehigh Portland Trails — as well as the designers and volunteers who helped create the hiking…

For those who don’t know, this will be my final issue as the sports reporter here at the Register.  It has been very difficult for me to say my goodbyes to many of you the…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Leaders in Portland, Oregon, caught their breath and moved forward with cautious optimism Friday after the first nightly protest in weeks ended without any major confrontations, violence or arrests. The dramatic…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first wave of college students returning to their dorms aren’t finding the typical mobs of students and parents. What they found Friday were strict safety protocols and some heightened anxiety…