Iolan Stanley E. Dreher Jr., 92, a titan in the Allen County farming community for nearly half a century, died Christmas Day at his home. In addition to the multiple boards, committees and councils on…

There’s a clear distinction between being rebellious (a desire to resist authority) and simply being inquisitive (unusually curious; eager to learn). So even though Jon Miller’s natural inclination is to never accept things at face…

Christmas cheer The Kappa Alpha Sorority held its monthly social Monday at Sam and Louie’s, with 16 members and one inactive member attending. Husbands of several of the members were guests for the sorority’s annual…

Dear editor, I’ve written letters to the Iola Register over the many years, asking questions and seeking help of Allen County in the matter of the unsolved murder of Sally Hutton 49 years ago. I’ve…

Santa’s Toy Shop will be in a new location when Jolly Old St. Nick returns Wednesday evening to greet children and hand out toys. The toy shop, sponsored by Humanity House, has moved to 3…

Area students receiving diplomas from Pittsburg State University at the end of this fall semester were: Megan Smith, Iola, with a bachelor of science in nursing; Margaret Meiwes, Iola, a master of science; Daryl Sigg, a…

O’Malley Equipment Co., at 2701 N. State St., served a customer appreciation lunch Thursday afternoon to say thanks for a successful year. The business also made a special outreach to urban and residential customers, hoping…

The Dec. 9 meeting of the Iola City Slickers 4-H Club was called to order by President Jillian Keller. Fifteen members and and a leader answered roll call with “What do you want for Christmas?”…

The Kappa Alpha Chapter, Phi Tau Omega Sorority, met Dec. 3. Gas cards were given to two cancer patients, and another was requested for a third. Kappa Alphas assisted the Iola Recreation Department Dec. 8…

A blood drive through the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City Wednesday at the  North Community Building brought 31 donors. Eight were deferred. Ten gave blood through the Alyx Component Collection System, which doubles…