At 98, Altie Smith is still sharp as a tack, regaling anyone willing to listen about life on the ranch. It’s a mere legend that he was born with a lasso in his hand —…

There are many reasons why Iola Pharmacy feels like a family for founder Jim Arnott. In the early years after he and partner Bret Lawrence purchased the former Cooksey’s Drug Store in 1973, Arnott found…

Grow at Eden, Iola’s new childcare center at the former Kids Kingdom, welcomes back children on Monday. The facility has been closed for about four weeks for a complete remodel. Owners Kandy and Kyler Rushing…

Longtime journalists Bob Johnson and Susan Lynn will be inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame on Nov. 3. Johnson devoted 56 years to the Register, serving as sports editor, city editor and reporter.…

Jackson Ulrich admitted to having some trepidation about spending a week in Hays as part of a rigorous band camp in advance of the Kansas Shrine Bowl football game.  The senior-to-be at Iola High School…

Buying a new ambulance isn’t going to be a simple process, Allen County commissioners learned this week. That’s because supply chain issues have made for a lengthy wait to receive the units, Terry Call told…

Youngsters interested in joining the Cub Scouts are invited to a pair of upcoming events to give them a taste of what Scouting is all about. A swim party and barbecue is planned for 3…

Mom Audrey Appling talks with preschool teacher Sheri Orear during USD 257’s enrollment on Wednesday morning at Iola Elementary School. Also shown, from left, are Olivia, Ellie, Riley and Sadie (being held). Enrollment continues Thursday…

A company that recycles used tires has been dumping more than 200,000 tires at the Allen County Landfill over the past six months, prompting county leaders to consider changes to the way it handles or…

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…