Students at Marmaton Valley USD 256 are learning, quite literally, that you reap what you sow. The district is spearheading an effort to promote resourceful and healthy eating as part of its curriculum. According to…

It’s almost time for students to head back to the classroom. Area districts are enrolling this week for the fall semester.  Iola schools will enroll from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9…

MORAN — New windows are being installed at Marmaton Valley High School, replacing 40-year-old models that no matter the weather, “always allowed fresh air to come in,” said USD 256 Superintendent Kim Ensminger. Work began…

Over the past week, area superintendents shared a look at where their districts are headed in the year ahead. This is the final installment with a look at Marmaton Valley. It includes academic programs, plans…

Tuesday’s election results brought a bit of drama, with at least two races too close to call. The Iola City Council and school board will have some new faces in January, as voters made their…

At this point, area schools will start the new school year much like they ended the last one when it comes to COVID-19 restrictions: Masks will be recommended, but not required. Superintendents and school boards…

Upcoming city and school board elections will bring several choices for area voters. Multiple candidates filed for offices, setting up contests for most Iola City Council seats, Humboldt mayor and races for both USD 257…

Iolan Nich Lohman, director of clinical operations at Iola Pharmacy, is seeking a seat on the Iola City Council. Lohman, who lives in Iola’s Third Ward, filed this week, the Allen County clerk’s office reported.…

NOTE: The Iola Register newspaper will not be delivered to households today because of bitterly cold temperatures and snow in order to protect the health and safety of our carriers. Print copies are available at…

Wind farm payments have finally been awarded to local schools via the county, with each district receiving $50,000. Those receiving the awards on behalf of their various educational entities included Kevin Heisler, Humboldt school board;…