The Register will support Secretary of State Chris Biggs for election to that office in November. Sec. Biggs has done a good job in the months since March when he was appointed to the position…

On Jan. 4, 1896 Utah became a state and entered the union after many years of outright civil conflict over the issue of polygamy. This was only made possible by the fact that Utah’s Constitution…

Exciting results: Seventy-nine units of blood were drawn Wednesday from 85 donors at the Community Blood Center bloodmobile at the North Community Building. What a wonderful day for all.A celebration of a Community Star Award…

Since the first of this year Allen County commissioners, committee members, consultants, and citizens have been trying to decide what to do with our hospital, and to some extent, healthcare in Allen County in general.…

Are you a baseball fan?You need to check out baseball books at the Iola Public Library. Read “Walter Johnson: Baseball’s Big Train” and a book on the Kansas City Royals.Walter Johnson pitched over 100 miles…

Wouldn’t the $400,000 have been nice for the new hospital rather than for the “rail trail?” Bill MentzerIola, Kan.

The decision this year to curtail mowing along Allen County roads — to deal with a tight budget — might be a good practice to continue. Budget concerns aren’t likely to evaporate soon, which may…

Iola’s latest chip seal upgrade in the south part of town and the closing of Sigg’s Auto Parts has opened opportunity to correct a mildly dangerous traffic situation on South Washington.For years — maybe back…

Those who think they can’t afford to support construction of a new hospital aren’t paying attention to the facts.Health Facilities Group, Wichita, made it clear last Monday night a new hospital on a new site…

On a unanimous vote, members of the Hospital Facilities Commission this morning recommended to Allen County commissioners to pursue the building of a new hospital.They should do so, posthaste. The recommendation came from due diligence…