It’s been decades since a new school was built in Iola, so it’s important to do it right, USD 257 board president Dan Willis said. As students enjoy the new science building at the high…

There’s a warm spot in Dr. Carmen Simone’s heart for education in rural environs. “I’m a rural gal,” Simone explained, having grown up in western North Dakota. “I believe so strongly in the rural mission…

Iola High School’s Jesse Taylor performs a saxophone solo during the song “Joshin’ Around” at the winter band concert for IHS and Iola Middle School concert and jazz bands on Monday at the Bowlus Fine…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bob Dole’s casket will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran who served in Congress…

RICHMOND — Iola High School’s boy’s basketball played against Heritage Christian school of Topeka Monday night. IHS lost 61-40. Despite keeping the game close in the first quarter, the Mustangs slowly faded away in their…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit Kansas City on Wednesday to promote his new infrastructure bill, the White House announced Saturday. The White House did not specify the location of the…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will receive nearly $27.6 million from a legal settlement with the company that manages prescription costs for its Medicaid program, after an investigation into whether the company had overcharged the…

RICHMOND — Iola High School’s girl’s basketball team struggled against Heritage Christian School of Topeka Monday night, losing 38-21.  Despite keeping the game close the first half, the Mustangs failed to keep their momentum in…

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Two 14-year-olds died and three other teens were injured in a crash in Manhattan over the weekend, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported. The crash happened Sunday afternoon, when a sport utility…

The Iola High School and Iola Middle School choir concert will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. An article in Monday’s Register omitted the time for Wednesday’s concert. The high…