Allen Community College graduates were encouraged to embrace resilience, community and kindness at Saturday’s graduation of the Class of 2026.. The event marked the college’s 97th commencement ceremony. The ceremony featured remarks from Student Senate…

Allen Community College has announced John Masterson, longtime educator and former college president, as its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, recognizing a lifetime of service defined by care, connection, and a deep commitment to student success. A…

Note to readers: John Masterson is one of five candidates for three USD 257 Board of Education seats. You can read our profiles on the other candidates, Lisa Wicoff, Nathan Cunningham, Robin Griffin-Lohman and John…

For nearly 40 years, Floyd Smith influenced legions of students, teachers and fellow administrators in the halls of Iola HIgh School.  But for Tony Leavitt, Smith was first and foremost a family man. Leavitt, Smith’s…

Allen Community College enshrined its charter class Saturday into the Red Devil Athletics Hall of Fame with a ceremony honoring the dozen inductees. Honored were the 1982-83 baseball team, the first Allen team to qualify…

As part of Allen Community College’s first Athletic Hall of Fame class, the Iola Register will feature a bio of each inductee.  1983 Baseball Team The 1982-83 Red Devil Baseball team made history as the…

Allen Community College added 38 students this fall compared to the previous year, a reversal of fortune after several years of declining enrollment. A total of 1,855 students were enrolled in various programs, including on…

The community will have a chance next week to weigh in on qualities and qualifications they want in the next president of Allen Community College. The college will offer three public forums at 10 a.m.,…

Allen Community College is welcoming more students this year, including those who are staying in dorms. It’s a good start and evidence that years of work are starting to pay off, said John Masterson, longtime…

John Masterson may have retired as Allen Community College president, but he still considers everyone there — trustees, faculty, staff, students — as family. And “when your family asks, ‘Will you help us?’” Masterson said…