Construction of a new data center in Iola will mean more electricity sales for the city. In August, the city sold 10 acres of property north of Russell Stover Chocolates to Vine Energy LLC of…

The Allen County Animal Rescue Facility and Second Chance Thrift Store will host a craft show in Iola Nov. 1. The craft show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John Silas Bass…

Note: To see more images from the weekend Farm City Days celebration, please go to https://iolaregister.smugmug.com/Farm-City-Days-2025 A little persistence paid off for Jordan Crossfield Sunday afternoon. In fact, it was during her second trip of…

A little rock-hard turf did little to douse the enthusiasm Wednesday as members of the Community Involvement Task Force broke ground for a new splash park in Iola. There’s bigger machinery on the way to…

Iola’s Grace Lutheran Church will host a service Tuesday evening to commemorate slain political activist Charles Kirk. The 7 p.m. event will include an hour of prayer, following the order of Vespers “to pray for…

Kudos to Iola City Council members for their interest during Monday evening’s meeting in more citizen participation. When the public is involved, local government not only works better; it’s also more transparent and trusted by…

Randy Ball has quite a display in front of his house at 223 N. Fourth St., with a pair of 6-foot elephant ear plants adorning his front porch. “It’s the easiest thing in the world…

Two people were taken to the hospital Monday morning following a three-vehicle accident south of Iola. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Anthony T. Edmondson, 36, Lawrence, was northbound on U.S. 169 in his 1999…

The Iola High School cafeteria was buzzing with ideas and optimism at Thrive Allen County’s “Community Conversation” Tuesday evening. Iolans pulled up chairs, rolled up their sleeves, and got down to business discussing opportunities for…

A wayward peacock found meandering through Iola’s residential areas in recent weeks is best left alone, animal control officer Elisha Womelsdorf said. The city has received several calls of the feathered visitor, with reports ranging…