John Masterson, retired Allen Community College president, was appointed to fill a vacancy on the USD 257 school board. Masterson also has filed to run for the seat in the November election. He’s the only…

A new Iola ordinance clarifies rules for downtown businesses to allow outdoor seating on city rights of way. Council members approved Monday an ordinance that allows for outdoor dining, provided establishments allow for at least…

HUMBOLDT — “We are not your driveway,” is Humboldt’s message to those who park their oversized vehicles along the city’s streets, said Mayor Nobby Davis. Humboldt Council members unanimously agreed to create an ordinance that…

For Jamie Spears and her siblings, a medical clinic in Yates Center felt more like a playground. They raced wheelchairs up and down the hallways, blew up rubber gloves like balloons and colored pictures with…

With dozens of turkey vultures setting up residence at Iola’s Oak Street water tower through the years, city officials have taken steps to try to deter the feathered trespassers. A pair of coyote decoys were…

The Iola Register won the sweepstakes award in both the news and advertising divisions at last weekend’s Kansas Press Association’s annual convention.  It’s the fifth year in a row the Register has won the sweepstakes…

When opportunity came knocking, Taylor Salzwedel opened the door to a new location for her business, Eccentric Nail Studio. The nail studio has moved a few doors over to 23 E. Madison Ave. It’s a…

The Council will hear from City Clerk Roxanne Hutton, Police Chief Jared Warner, Parks and Cemetery Superintendent Berkley Kerr, Street and Alley and Sanitation Superintendent Jason Ellis, Fire Chief Corey Isbell, Assistant City Administrator Corey…

CHANUTE — A former teacher’s quest to have a wrestling tournament named in honor of a fallen Chanute High School athlete has hit a road block. The Chanute Tribune said Andy Albright, who formerly coached…

Oftentimes, when long-time employees are nearing retirement, their schedules will lighten, at least a tad. Try telling that to Roberta Nickell. As her retirement beckons on June 30, Nickell will be working up to the…