The Iola High School Combined Choir snaps along to “Blue Moon” during the Iola Middle/High School choir concert on Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The choirs are under the direction of Elizabeth…

Iola High School senior Hannah Andersen spent a lot of time in hospitals as a child. She had multiple health issues, including a tumor on her spine and knee problems that required a bone graft.…

Owners of heavy machinery and equipment might soon get a little bit of sticker shock. The Allen County Appraiser’s office is mailing property valuation notices on Friday for personal property that could show significant increases…

A new recycling group asked the county for help transporting items to an outside facility. Commissioners said they wanted to think about the request for a week. Allen County Recycling Inc. recently applied for 501(c)3…

The Iola Public Library will take part in “Poem for Your Pocket Day” on Friday, handing out poems to people as a way to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Volunteers will hand out 600…

Recent updates to the Iola Register’s digital archives offer subscribers an even richer treasure trove of local history to explore. Thanks to a partnership with the Kansas Historical Society, the years 1965-1970 and 2001-2014 have…

An Allen County Sheriff’s deputy took commissioners to task for what he described as trying to gloss over a decision to not pay some county employees extra for working through the worst of the COVID-19…

Iola City Council members will continue to weigh the pros and cons of adding solar power to the city’s energy portfolio. Members spent the better part of two hours Monday debating a proposal from Priority…

A new automotive technology program got a big boost this week. The Barbara and Herschel Perry Charitable Trust donated $200,000 to purchase equipment for the auto tech program at the Rural Regional Technical Center at…

Thirteen local dancers will get to take the stage when a Canadian ballet troupe brings Anne of Green Gables — The Ballet to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center this weekend.  Canada’s Ballet Jörgen has selected…