New band teacher Brandi Holt has a message for her current and future students that is even more appropriate in the COVID-19 era: “Nothing is too difficult. It’s just unfamiliar.” That principal is guiding Holt…

Bill Hardwick of Iola won the men’s A singles championship in tennis in the state tournament at Salina. Other Iolans competing were Lyle Kern, Alan Keller and Jay Kretzmeier. ***** Crews are working to raze…

Players from the Parsons Vikings football program are making their voices heard after facing an adversity felt too often. During halftime of a game between Parsons and Iola at Iola High School Sept. 11, at…

WELLSVILLE — Kole Rogers told anyone who would listen that he was going to make a big play on Friday.  Scratch that. He told his teammates during practice this week he was going to make…

In the sports world, there are multiple variables out of your control, Kevin Jukes notes. From the size of the athlete (or the school, for that matter), injuries, or even the weather, the best laid…

GREENBUSH — The 2020 cross country season has been one of adjustments already for Iola High. The Mustangs and Fillies had to adjust their race schedules in their Sept. 3 opener because host Anderson County…

CHANUTE — Iola High’s Fillies faced some tough competition on the tennis courts Thursday. The Fillies’ doubles team of Miah and Sidney Shelby picked up Iola’s win of the day, cruising to 8-1 victory, over…

Jarrett Roy knows he looks like one of his high school students. He doesn’t mind the comparison.  He earned a degree in physical education from Emporia State University this past May. He’s not much older…

Iola cross country runners who qualify for the state meet will once again travel to Wamego  for their competition. The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced in a news release Wednesday its state cross…

An article in Saturday’s Register incorrectly reported Ellie Kippenberger suited up for the Iola High Fillies tennis team at a meet in Independence. Kippenberger plays for Independence. She was inserted as a second No. 2…