This Monday we are celebrating our 3rd birthday at Humanity House.  We hope you will stop by our office at 110 East St., anytime between 9-3, tour our building, and enjoy a beverage and a…

I would like to recognize Karen Perez, a friend of mine. In countless ways, she exemplifies the dedication, passion, and balance possessed by many Red Devils here in Iola. The daughter of immigrants, Karen is…

Property taxes make up the centerpiece of an ongoing debate about whether USD 257 voters will support construction of a new elementary school in Iola, a new science building for Iola High School and improvements…

Iola’s ability to attract and retain a strong business community and potential outcomes of a successful school bond vote in April form the centerpiece of this week’s Ask The Register question. Iolan Gary Cardell writes: “How’s…

A communal breakfast this morning at First Presbyterian Church celebrated the beginning of Lent. Following a hearty meal, the Rev. Dan Davis, the new minister at First Presbyterian, administered ashes to mark Ash Wednesday. This…

A line dance group from the Humboldt/Chanute area participated in the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi Tau Omega Sorority social on Feb. 27. Kappa Alpha members enjoyed watching the line dancers perform various dances throughout…

Dillon Carmichael, nephew of country music stars John Michael Montgomery and Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, is about to blaze his own path in the country music scene. Fresh off the release of his debut…

Savannah Flory of LaHarpe was in fourth grade when the Gas Elementary School, where she attended, closed. Her parents had a decision to make: Should she go to school in Iola or Moran? The distance…

(Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment in a series of articles related to the April 2 USD 257 school bond referendum. You can read previous articles in the series here. )   Schools matter to…

Ask most Iolans about Tom Bowlus, and they’ll point to his most visible gift to the community: The Bowlus Fine Arts and Cultural Center. Fewer know of the Bowlus family’s fingerprints on Iola’s history that…