2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (375+ words) September 10, 2026 - 3:30 PM Allen Community College is one step closer to getting its commercial driver’s license training program off the ground. Trustees approved Tuesday the purchase of a pair of used Kenworth trucks, as well as a pair of 53-foot trailers…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (121+ words) The Iola Register First responders reflect on Sept. 11 Iola Elementary School fourth-graders hosted a number of first responders for an assembly Thursday to look back on the legacy of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Friday is the 25th anniversary of the attacks. September…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (567+ words) By CHARLIE GREENE - GUEST ESSAY FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES September 10, 2026 - 3:47 PM When I was 10 years old, trauma arrived quietly, through the voice of my pediatrician. I was out of school that morning with a toe infection when the doctor…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (142+ words) The Iola Register Sandals beats shoes for this sports reporter Staying cool in the heat has not been easy the past few weeks, but sandals help. September 10, 2026 - 2:35 PM As the summer begins to shift into fall, from short sleeves to…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (407+ words) September 9, 2026 - 2:58 PM Allen County voters will have another opportunity to decide how the county funds emergency medical services after commissioners unanimously approved putting a proposed half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. The decision came after weeks of discussion about…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (98+ words) By BOB JOHNSON - THE IOLA REGISTER September 9, 2026 - 2:43 PM HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Historical Society Museum’s revival of the Orcutt Backyard Museum took another step forward Monday morning. A half dozen board members spent about three hours transferring antiques, large and small,…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (98+ words) September 9, 2026 - 2:40 PM ELSMORE — A full schedule appealing to young and old is in the works for Saturday’s Elsmore Day. The event, sponsored by the Elsmore Ruritan Club, celebrates the country’s 250th birthday with the theme, “250 Years and Still Free.” The events…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (472+ words) September 8, 2026 - 3:16 PM For Nathan Woerdman, one of the first surprises about coming to Kansas was discovering just how much of American life is exactly like the movies. The 16-year-old junior from the Netherlands arrived in Iola on Aug. 11 as a…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (139+ words) The Iola Register Cubs open season with32-6 victory over Bluestem After a rough season in 2025, the Humboldt Cubs seem back on track with Friday's 32-6 victory over Bluestem Friday. September 8, 2026 - 4:10 PM LEON — The Humboldt Cubs’ stout defense kept the Bluestem Lions out…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (111+ words) The Iola Register Joy in the Journey Colony Day brought a full slate of activities Saturday, with residents enjoying everything from a parade and races to live music and ice cream. September 8, 2026 - 3:33 PM Colony Day drew residents and visitors Saturday…...