I’m pleased with the turnout and results of Monday night’s meeting concerning the hospital. I feel that a new facility is the only way to go. The figures showed that a remodeled building would end…

Sesame Street’s Ernie used to drive Bert crazy with his game called Opposites. Whatever Bert said, Ernie would twist the words around. The antic would drive Bert crazy, much like Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on…

Dear Allen County residents,First of all I would like to thank The Iola Register for publishing my letter. As a member of the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), I would also like to thank…

In a so-so turnout for Tuesday’s primary election the results were as predictable. Fewer than one-fourth of Allen Countians made it to the polls despite a spirited race between incumbent Bill Otto and Bud Sifers…

Education funding should be the top topic in the upcoming campaign for governor because, as AP writer John Hanna points out, 52 percent of the state budget is devoted to the public schools and another…

I believe in the race for the U.S. Senate, Rep. Todd Tiahrt is the candidate best suited to serve the people of Kansas. He understands the economics of business and during times when our economy…

Tuesday’s primary election will change the Kansas political landscape. Sen. Sam Brownback’s decision to step down from the U.S. Senate drew two of the state’s congressional delegation into a bitter race to win the Republican…

I’ve always been of the opinion that in general, what’s good for Kansas businesses is good for Kan-sas residents. Until recent years the same could be said for the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber…

If you work in the field of education, with social service agencies, in the construction industry, Bill Otto voted for you, so please vote for Bill Otto. Joan Perez, Humboldt Kan.

It is time again to speak on behalf of our representative, Bill Otto.It is nice to have someone in Topeka who does exactly what he tells us he will do. Honesty is one of those…