For the past four years, Iola High School Principal Scott Carson has watched this year’s senior class grow into leaders in and out of the classroom. “This is an exceptional class,” Carson said at Wednesday’s…

The Ad Astra Kansas Foundation is offering two $1,000 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.  Applicants must be a graduate or full-time undergraduate student at an accredited Kansas college, community college or vocational tech school…

A “blessing.”  That is the common answer of Neodesha High School (NHS) graduates when they are asked how they view the Neodesha Promise scholarship program. The program, announced in November 2019, covers tuition and fees…

When Peyton Wallace learned about a scholarship opportunity while reading The Iola Register, he knew it had the potential to change his life.  The trustees of the Barbara and Herschel Perry Charitable Trust announced in…

Abigail Meiwes took the stage again and again at Iola High School’s annual Awards Night ceremony Wednesday to accept a slew of scholarships and awards, including the Governor’s Scholar award that recognizes the top senior…

A small crowd gathered at Iola’s John Deere store Tuesday afternoon to recognize four area seniors on being selected for the PrairieLand Partners’ Technician Scholarship Program.  “We are excited about the opportunity for our young…

Scholarships to pursue health-related fields are being provided by the Allen County Regional Hospital Auxiliary.  Applicants must be accepted for admission in a health-related field of study at a two or four- year college, university,…

In his first year as president of Pittsburg State University, Dan Shipp would frequently visit with students about their thoughts on life in general, but in particular, their concerns — “the things that keep them…

ELSMORE — The Elsmore Alumni Banquet will be at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 27, at the Elsmore Community Building.   The building will be open at 4 p.m. for attendees to visit prior to the…

Senior Jesse Taylor walked away with some of the biggest prizes of the night when Iola High School and community leaders handed out scholarships and awards during a ceremony on Wednesday evening.  Taylor received several…