WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida man with a long criminal history was charged Friday in the nationwide mail-bomb scare targeting prominent Democrats who have traded criticism with President Donald Trump. It was a first break…

This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe offers plenty of alternatives. One tip: Omit directions for poaching chicken and substitute with 2 cups of chopped rotisserie chicken. Another tip: If desired when poaching chicken, omit…

Bruce Symes says he’s grateful for the time he’s spent campaigning as the Republican nominee for Allen County Commission. “I’ve met wonderful people,” in the course of going door to door, house to house, to…

Iolan John Brocker has served on the Allen County Commission for the past seven months. He’d like to stay on a bit longer to see a couple of pressing issues resolved. Doing so will be…

When you know your opinion doesn’t reflect the majority, it’s tempting to sit out the dance; to play the wallflower. The Register acknowledges its opinions aren’t reflected in the majority of local votes cast for…

50 Years Ago October 1968 One of Iola’s most widely known and highly respected citizens, Harry Davis, retires this month after almost 28 years as custodian at the Iola Post Office. Davis worked as custodian…

The effects of climate change are coming harder and faster, according to a recent report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In fact, a child born today — if greenhouse gas emissions…

Iola High School’s nascent student intern program is getting the attention of Washington, D.C. Rep. Lynn Jenkins visited the high school Tuesday, as well as Utley’s Auto Body and Allen County Regional Hospital to learn…

Iola City Council members were given their first glimpse Monday at what it would cost to add solar energy to the city’s electric portfolio. Now it’s up to the city to determine whether the cost…

A developer studying Iola’s elementary schools said it’s likely his group would be interested in converting two of Iola’s three buildings if voters eventually decide to build a new school. Rudy Manes, a partner in…