The county’s first foray into recycling might look a little different than they expected. Allen County commissioners agreed Tuesday to allow a recycle and trash service provider from Erie set up a bin at the…

With bids 40% higher than expected, Allen County commissioners are now exploring their options to improve water lines near the airport. The county has plans for two related infrastructure projects at the airport in the…

Poll workers Judy McGraw, from left, and Vince Coons, attend Mike and Diane Rogers at the polling station at Iola’s Dr. John Silas Bass North Community Building on Tuesday morning. “It’s a family thing,” said…

Kim Ensminger, superintendent of Marmaton Valley school district, predicted two years ago that Moran would need more child care options.  The town has only two daycare providers. Both are at full capacity. So Ensminger approached…

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today for city and school board elections, as well as two bond issues. One, for $9.95 million, would renovate the Allen County Courthouse. Another, for voters of the Crest…

A number of local races will be decided Tuesday, most notably a countywide vote on whether to approve a $9.95 million renovation to the Allen County Courthouse. On top of the courthouse vote, Iolans will…

Sometimes, fate lends a hand. Leonardo Lee came to Kansas about four years ago, ready to make a living by serving hibachi and sushi cuisine. Lee was living in New York, working with his brother,…

Flood insurance rates could drop for some Allen County residents, with newly drawn maps removing 85 properties from the floodplain. Eight will be added. Local residents can attend an open house from 2 to 6:30…

Susan Lynn, editor and publisher of The Iola Register, and Bob Johnson, longtime reporter, were inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Topeka on Friday. Contemplating the honor, Johnson said,…

LAHARPE — Time capsules almost never survive the ravages of time, noted Kurtis Russell, director of the Allen County Historical Society.  That proved to be the case when a metal box was found underneath the…