Kansans were given an early blast of winter Wednesday, with a thin layer of snow coating lawns across the area. Temperatures are expected to warm back up, at some point. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

Iola Public Library has several programs for adults during November.  Susan Booth of Booth/McIntosh Insurance will discuss “What is Life Insurance” at 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Booth will detail the importance of life insurance and…

Local Special Olympians traveled to Pittsburg Tuesday for a bowling tournament. The students are, front row from left, Kaden Pirddy and Dakota Knowles; second row, Mary Crites, Ty Johnson and Ian Webber. COURTESY PHOTOS   Mary…

USD 257 board members are debating a question raised by a student earlier this year: Should the district really have so many equine mascots? A Mustang is a type of horse, both male and female.…

Iola’s First Baptist Church is once again sponsoring Adopt-A-Child, a charitable endeavor that provides Christmas gifts for area youngsters in need. The program is open to any child in Allen County, except for Humboldt, which…

 Allen County residents can dispose of unused prescription drugs at a special event this weekend to recognize National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. New this year, residents also can dispose of electronic vaping devices and…

It?s official. Allen County will lease its hospital, becoming Saint Luke?s Allen County Regional Hospital. Allen County commissioners signed a resolution authorizing the lease Tuesday morning, followed by approval by the hospital?s board of trustees…

Allen County Commissioner Jerry Daniels invites the public and fellow commissioners to a free cup of coffee at Around the Corner coffee shop on Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m., in an effort to  spark discussion.…

ACC president John Masterson took his school’s plans to build a new Activity Center before Allen County commissioners on Tuesday morning in an effort to gauge interest in a potential partnership. “When you go after…

A school bus is a moving classroom, USD 257 bus driver Pat Spencer, of Gas, said. Drivers have to convince a group of children to behave, stay seated and follow the rules, while navigating through…