Thursday was a day of mixed messages for those in public education. If in a “hot spot” of high rates of coronavirus, schools should postpone opening, President Donald Trump advised Thursday.  But if they delay,…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message at Carlyle Presbyterian Church Sunday, “The Kingdom Agenda,” comes from Psalm 89:1-14. Righteousness and justice touch us as individuals and passes on as we interact in society, he said. Pianist Myrna…

Mitchell and Christina Shaw of Pleasanton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Monique Tiana, to Johnathon David Gray, son of Raquel and James Beltz of Pleasanton and Eric and Joy Gray of…

Ray and Wanda Shannon celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on July 23 with a card shower due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cards congratulating the couple can be mailed to 619 East St., Iola, KS 66749.…

Area school district officials said they’re uncertain when schools will open now that the Kansas Board of Education has ruled that it’s up to each district. On Wednesday, state education leaders failed to support Gov.…

WICHITA, Kansas — Kansas’ elementary, middle and high schools can reopen for in-person instruction in August, despite Gov. Laura Kelly’s push to delay the 2020-21 school year until after Labor Day. The Kansas State Board…

The Kansas Board of Education’s decision Wednesday to not endorse Gov. Laura Kelly’s request to open schools after Labor Day, will have an impact on how the Kansas State High School Athletics Association (KSHSAA) will…

Cassidy Friend, with the Logan Pals 4-H Club, warms up her horse, Bell, before the performance events at the 4-H Horse Show Wednesday night at the Allen County Fair. The fair was scaled down this…

Wednesday’s Results Jr. Bitty Ball Iola Register 14 A&W Restaurant 0  Hits for Register: L. Iliamaleota, 3 1b, 1 2b; J. Wilson, 2 1b, 1 2b; R. Smith, 2 1b; K. Hufferd, 3 1b; J.…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Restaurants won’t have to close early in Kansas’ largest city and bars won’t be shut down as long as a local health officer wanted because of the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioners in…