For years, we have worked with Derek Schmidt in support of Kansas law enforcement.As Senate majority leader, Derek Schmidt has fought for legislation to protect cops, such as sentencing enhancements for criminals who wear ballistic…

Iola Industries has existed for over 50 years with its sole purpose being to attract, maintain and support jobs in Allen County. As a community, we have faced difficult times before and almost certainly will…

The race for Kansas secretary of state generally is not a campaign that we get overly excited about. This year is different, however, because Chris Biggs is one of the candidates for this office.Chris is…

On behalf of the Iola FFA, I would like to thank the community and all of those who donated goods or worked to make our garage sale successful once again this year. I would like…

I have studied in depth whether to vote “Yes” or “No” on the hospital issue. I have read all the dialogue and made a list of pros and cons. To that list I have added…

Angelo Scott and Tony Immel were good friends. Played golf together. Partied together in their homes and at the country club. Talked politics ceaselessly. Scott was publisher of the Register and a crony of the…

Voters will decide Nov. 2 whether to increase a countywide sales tax by 1⁄4 of a cent to go toward a new Allen County Hospital.Members of the Allen County Healthcare Committee address questions about the…

I think we should vote NO on Charter Ordinance Number 17.The people of Iola need more representation, not less. It would be beneficial to have the city meetings in the evening so more people can…

After reading all the information these many months on the pros and cons of a new hospital, I’ve decided to share my appreciation of medical care in Allen County and my plan to vote YES…

 I am so proud of Sam Brownback’s election campaigns. I can’t recall Sam or any of his campaigns “going negative” like so many of the others. I prefer candidates who tell us the truth about…