Allen County Commissioners discussed with 911 Director Chelsie Decker Tuesday morning the replacement of the county’s dispatch call recording system.  Decker recommended the county move forward with dispatch recording services from a company named Equature…

Camille Lavon may be new to Allen County, but she’s no stranger to economic development. She’s bringing a wealth of experience and a listening ear to her new role as economic development director for Thrive…

The Allen County Fair, which ended Sunday, packed in a wealth of fun, games and animal exhibits into Iola’s Riverside Park. The Register was there to capture the 4-H exhibitors and their animals or open…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center stage came alive with Greek mythology with a light-hearted take on the legendary “Hercules.” A group of students from elementary through high school offered a unique take on the strongman,…

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care if you wear a badge, sit behind a desk, or work in a factory.  That was the message from former police officer Elijah Farran, who stood before a crowded…

The Allen County Fair continues to fill Iola’s Riverside Park with activities. The Fair continues through Sunday, including the MRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday nights, the sheep and goat shows Friday evening and the beef…

Iola City Council members will continue their work Monday on shaping the city’s 2026 spending plan. Council members are slated to hear from department heads whose departments are funded primarily through Iola’s general fund: City…

Alexa and Nora Ellis are supportive sisters when it comes to the Allen County Fair. It helps that their entries are, for the most part, in separate events. Alexa, 15, is already a grand champion…

The Baby Barnyard at Riverside Park features baby animals of all kinds — bunnies, kittens, calves, and more — and is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.,…

LAHARPE — Emergency crews stayed overnight Wednesday and into Thursday morning to ensure a fire in the landfill’s trash cell had been fully extinguished. The fire was reported at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. LaHarpe Fire…