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  • No, other counties cannot help fund courthouse renovations

    Under Kansas law, each county is responsible for providing its own court facilities. Kansas is divided into 31 judicial…
    by Vickie Moss / October 17, 2023
  • Community to discuss upcoming courthouse bond election

    With the fate of a $9.95 million remodel of Allen County Courthouse just five weeks away, a community forum…
    by Tim Stauffer, Register managing editor / October 3, 2023
  • No timetable for highway lights repair

    Highway officials are aware the exits to Humboldt off U.S. 169 are not lighted, but gave no indication as…
    by / January 9, 2020
  • Where in the world is Sam Brownback?

    Since he left Kansas to serve as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, former Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback…
    May 8, 2019
  • Answers coming soon for rec building

    If all goes well, Iola’s Recreation Community Building at Riverside Park will be ready for the public by early…
    by Richard Luken / April 10, 2019
  • IHS campus could move east in the future

    A long-range master plan for USD 257 eventually could shift the Iola High School campus to the east side…
    by Vickie Moss / March 27, 2019
  • Hospital seeks mammogram solution

    Mammography services at Allen County Regional Hospital could return this fall, CEO Tony Thompson said.  The hospital lost accreditation…
    by Vickie Moss / March 20, 2019
  • Answer on hold

    The answer to the next “Ask the Register” question will be reported March 20. Voters chose “Why hasn’t ACRH…
    by / March 13, 2019
  • Schools play role in economic success

    Iola’s ability to attract and retain a strong business community and potential outcomes of a successful school bond vote…
    by Richard Luken / March 6, 2019
  • MoPac Trail extension: A definite maybe

    In 34 days, USD 257 voters will head to the polls to decide whether to approve construction of a…
    by Richard Luken / February 27, 2019