Iola register archives She was a Thuston for years avoided consequences from the Kansas Attorney General’s Office or the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys as local law enforcement and county officials provided evidence of financial and criminal misconduct. Playing a medley of songs were the jazz band, beginning and intermediate bands, middle school advanced band, and the high school concert band. 6 Santa visited the LaHarpe community over the weekend in preparation for the big holiday. EPA Region 7 representatives will discuss the Former United Zinc Superfund Site and offer information about residential soil lead guidance during an open house starting at 6:30 p. Photo by Tim Stauffer / Iola Register The fate of the residence at 710 North St. July 15, 1938 - Sept. Ed was born March 12, 1951, in Iola, to Joseph Theron Fitzpatrick and Pauline Mildred (Stovall) Fitzpatrick. m Poll workers report steady turnout Tuesday for Election Day. He was born on Nov. 10, 2024. He was born Jan. Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register “It’s easy to say you’d do anything for your kids,” Cassandra Hazen of Neodesha said. After high school, Jody attended Emporia State University and earned a degree in compu The Allen County Historical Society's presentation on WPA projects during the 1930s offered a look at buildings still in use today. 5 election with an official canvass of votes. The money puts the U. West, age 88, of Osawatomie, Kan. Change is coming for the Register. 19, 2024, at his home. 14, 2024 Gerald “Jerry” Gene Bingham, 82, of Topeka, died Thursday, Nov. In the program, Wight is billed as “Kipps” and Folk is “Actor. MORAN — For all of Brayden Lawson’s highlights quarterbacking the high-power Marmato Bob Johnson Jr. Results will be available at io Crest High’s Karlee Boots awaits the ball in a match earlier this season. Iola (18-13) is the ninth seed and will play a round-robin tournament against host Girard, the top seed in the Class 3A quadrant, No. 15 after Iola council members unanimously approved a motion to give its owners or other interested parties a Iola Register archives recount the still-unsolved murders of an Iola woman, Betty Cantrell, and teenager Sally Hutton, whose brutally beaten bodies were found days apart in 1969. GIRARD — Humboldt High’s cross country team hit the ground running Thursday at the Girard Invitational. David E. Wicoff, Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Industry at ACC, addressed Iola City Council members Tuesday evening about a potential partnership. on Saturday, September 9. 28, 2024 George C. " Andrew Giza’s love of the performing arts began early. A decision is expected Dec. Vaughn Ray Walker, age 67, of Iola, Kan. He brings experience from various artistic and producing roles, including 14 years as music production manager for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 4, 1956, in Nampa, Idaho, to Benjamin C. Iola City Council members made quick business of a short meeting Monday evening, approving several items. 2, 1968, at Fort Sill, Okla. He was the seventh of 11 children born to Raymond and Bertha (Colgin) Jackson. The Elsmore Community Ruritan Club received $2,000 to continue stocking their food pantry, a vital tool in fighting hunger in eastern Allen County. They talked about the need for short-term rental housing with an RV park or small rentals for hunters or those visiting the lake. Iola hosts Prairie View Thursday. Iola picked up three straight first downs to run out the clock from there, including a critical 9-yard pass from Wilson to Carson on fourth and nine with 1:31 left. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p. He was born April 16, 1942 in Hamilton, Kan. John Taylor is the new head coach for Iola High's wrestling team, although he's hardly new to most Mustang wrestlers. 12, 2024 Charles “Charlie” Wilford Stokes, age 80, passed away at his home in Humboldt on Tuesday, Nov. Events kicked off Friday with a community dinner and games including "Shrek the Musical Jr. The poll workers said turnout had been steady. Explore 139 years of history through 25,845 issues from Iola Register. Born in American Fork, Utah, Laurel was the beloved daughter of Alfred William Morton and Afton (Rodeback) Morton. David was born June 9, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo. After a sluggish start in Thursday’s Ike Cearfoss Memorial Tournament semifinal against Kansas City Christian, the Mustangs put together a 14-0 run late in the second quarter to take the lead for good. Taylor's 24-year coaching career includes the past 15 as the director of the Iola Kids Wrestling Club. He was around 8 y Dear editor, As my service on the Allen County Commission has been coming to an end, I vowed not to involve myself in the race for my successor. He held positions with the Kansas Department of Transportation, S Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register Savonburg residents want to see more action taken towards their goals for improvement. The state tournament will be Oct. 17, 2024 Darrell Eugene Jackson, age 86, passed away at his Mound City, Kansas home on Tuesday, Dec. John Brocker is seeking a seat on the county commission. The City of Iola was awarded $4,236,812 through the Transportation Alternatives Program to create safer, more walkable and bike-friendly routes in the state. He grew up in Bourbon County Mary Frances White, age 96, died Thursday, Aug. It’s too soon to tell how soon, or even if, a replacement will be hired. A kitchen fire closed the business in August 2023, and owners opened a restaurant at a new location on North State Street. COFFEYVILLE — If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, gold may be a close second at Humboldt High School. He had two siblings, Earl Foster Murphy and Doris Imogene (Murphy) Creas THE LAWSUIT concerning John Sigg stems from an April 16, 2021, incident when an Iola Police officer attempted to stop Sigg for driving 38 in a 35 mph zone near downtown, according to court records. With Christmas Eve The Iola Elks Club has teamed up with Allen Community College and others to feed about 70 students who are staying on campus over the fall break. 7, 1943 - Nov. Humboldt's Blake Ellis and Kyler Isbell and Marmaton Valley's Brayden Lawson earned first-team honors. 20, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. The family was at home when the blaze started and escaped unharmed. The two locations will offer different experiences. " will be performed at 7 p. The Register is committed to serving Allen County by being independent in all things, but For over 150 years, the Register has documented life in Iola and Allen County. Donna Houser, historical society president, will outline Iola’s many WPA projects that not only helped the unemployed find jobs during the Great Depression, but continue to Local food truck vendors will likely get a break on their annual license fees while those from other areas will pay the full fee, Iola council members said at their meeting Monday night. Advance voting is underway at the Allen County Courthouse. Iola Elementary School’s kindergarten and third-grade classes entertained a packed house Tuesday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center with a medley of holiday-themed songs. 21, 2024 Gerald E. Morrow, 82, passed away on Nov. , on Dec. 27, 1951 to Clinton Dean Marlow and Nadja Jean (Allen) Marlow Knight in Iola. Iola also sent a pair of wrestlers, both of whom finished in third in their classes. and Barbara A. ” It still looks like a library, but the large, open room in a centralized location at Iola Middle School bears litt Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register PRATT’S late drama was hardly the only highlight. The Iola Register was published in Iola, Kansas and includes 5,802 searchable pages from 1868-1906. They were married December 26, 1964, in Chanute. Since they met a year ago, small steps have been made towards what they deemed the top three concerns at the time — electrical grid improvements, community involvement, and the town’s appearance. Just call them “The Sassy Sisters on South Street. A Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register Iola’s middle and high school Career and Technical Education programs keep growing, with community-wide efforts to include businesses and organizations. on Saturday, Jan. Starting next Chelsea Lea is seeking donations and sponsors to help with the Christmas light display on the downtown square. 14, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. 4, at Moran Midpoint Baptist Iola High's boys and girls basketball teams will host a Gatorade scrimmage Tuesday in the run-up to the Dec. Alle Feb. 13, 1927, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. Laurel graduated from Bonneville Hig Allen County commissioners finalized the results of the Nov. 4, 2024, at St. She was born April 7, 1928, in Mapleton, Kansas, to Frank and Alma Regan. April 19, 1938 - Oct. at the Frederick Funston Meeting Hall, 207 N. Each carded a 106 with Prather taking third in a scorecard tiebreaker. HUMBOLDT — Progress on Monarch Cement David Brian Lomon, Iola, Kan. , passed away on Tuesday, Nov. Photo by Vickie Moss The search for a new director for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center will continue into January. Iola is ending its first season of girls golf with a flourish. , I fell at my home and broke both bones in my right leg right below the knee cap. Mustang sophomore Evan LaCrone went 4-1 to secure third place in the 138-pound bracket, while freshman Kevon Loving took fourth at 144 pounds and junior Trapper Boren — the squad’s only upperclassman — finished fifth at 113 pounds. 10, 2024 Derek Joel “Fro” Holland, was born July 3, 1984, and died Tuesday, Dec. A downtown bar is returning after a one-year hiatus. In countless instances, we’ve told stories no one else has, covering even. The Allen County Historical Society will have its fall meeting at 7 p. Over the course of two Enrollment starts next week for the Iola school district, followed by Humboldt and Marmaton Valley. , passed away Tuesday, Nov. , Sunday, Nov. If there was ever a moment that solidified what it meant to be a Mustang, it came during Rance McClain’s freshman year at Iola High School. Opal was born Oct. MARMATON Valley saw its season end in the regional round in Madison. The Mustang wrestlers also will have a frenetic start to the season the first week of December. Among these were a solar power allocation and revisions to the city’s transient/t A trio of widowed sisters who grew up in Elsmore moved into a renovated church together in Iola. A walk through a German concentration camp, guided by a Holocaust survivor, is one of two short films Iola High's girls saw their offense go into a funk in the second quarter against rival Burlington. One night after assuring themselves of no less than a tie for the Pioneer League championship, the eighth-grade Mustang girls basketball team clinched the crown outright Tuesday, winning a defensive struggle against Burlington, 21-12. 19, 2024 Norman Vern Yoho of Le Roy, Kan. It was reported on social media that several individua Iola crowns its 2024 Fall Homecoming King and Queen. The Mus At 95 years young, Glenda Creason runs senior programs. Rick Bevard was determined to climb Half Dome. From the humorous to the heartfelt — and occasionally the heart-breaking — the W-ICT RadioLand Players are here to transport the audience back 80 years or so, to a time when the world was at war, and the entertainment outlet of choice was the radio. The family, home at the time the blaze started, escaped unharm From a breakthrough performance from Iola senior Cortland Carson, and a spirited comeback (twice) in the waning minutes, Friday's nail biter against Burlington had a little of everything for the Mustangs — except a win. He was born in Iola to Leon and Inez Morrow on Photo by Eric Spruill / Iola Register The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will offer an update Tuesday about site cleanup for Iola’s lead-contaminated properties. He was 90 years old. Murphy, born Nov. Thrive and its Kansas CARES organization offer Navigators to help with the process. To those who felt called to serve their country, the Iola American Legion and American L Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register IN OTHER NEWS, Debbie Bearden with the Allen County GROW Council was granted permission for the use of the square for a Summer Food Festival on June 21, 2025. Thursday’s 56-44 win for Iola High Rance McClain, Iola High School class of 1986, speaks Monday at the annual Mustangs’ football awards banquet. Additional details about Iola's heart-breaking 28-23 loss are here. Sigg did not stop and continued driving to his dealership, about a mile from the attempted stop. Throngs of volunteers were in LaHarpe Saturday for the LaHarpe PRIDE Committee’s annual Cleanup Day, where they cleared lawns of brush, debris and even helped demolish a dilapidated house. The Mustangs were unable to get back into gear the rest of the way in a 59-32 loss. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register. has not been announced. The 1% growth rate this year was the highest it has been since 2001, and it was a marked contrast to the record Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register The Chargers’ last possession ended with a fourth-down incompletion at the Iola 34 with 6½ minutes left. Help is available to enroll for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, especial Humboldt High earned four first-place finishes at Friday's tournament in Coffeyville. It’s past time for authorities to release case files surrounding the 1969 murders of Betty Cantrell and Sally Hutton, as well as other unresolved disappearances in the Iola area, a pair of true-crime podcasters proclaimed Saturday. 20, 1936, in Cedar Vale, Kan. That includes morning and afternoon sessions at Iola Elementary School Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register RICHMOND — Thursday evening showed glimpses of just how good Iola High’s boys can be on the hardwood. 7, 1943, in Latham, Kansas, to Bertlum and Lois (Ryan) Stokes. Jefferson Ave. , passed away Sunday, Dec. , the daughter of Lloyd Leroy and Hazel Blanch (Vincent) White. 15, in order to begin coverage on Jan. As the independent candidate fo July 3, 1984 - Dec. S. Many of the buildings and roads Allen County residents enjoy on a daily basis were built in the 1930s as part of President Franklin D. A crowd of around 40 joined Crown Realty on Monday afternoon for a ribbon cutting inaugurating the new Iola office at 102 E. 12, 2024, at her home in Spring Hill. 21, 2024, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola. For over 150 years, The Iola Register has documented life in Iola and Allen Experience the history of Iola, Kansas by diving into Iola Register newspapers. 20, 1944 - Oct. They’ve spent the ensuing months adapting the b Starting Tuesday, the Iola Register will be printed at a new location. Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register. , David was the son of Ralph and Shirley (Pool) Adams. 10, 2024 Laurel Morton Hay, 76, born March 5, 1948, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, Nov. Among them is this 1932 telegram from President Herbert Hoover, celebrating Scott’s 50th anniversary as publisher of the Register. The host Buffalos ran for more than 400 yards, and while At their Tuesday morning meeting, Allen County Commissioners discussed ways to help Your Community Foundation meet a $70,000 matching grant, without affecting the management of the county's environmental fund. 15, 2024. I had to wait until 4:30 p. 23, Hollis Grewing was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, paraphernalia and disorderly conduct in Several Humboldt High runners set personal marks at a meet in Girard Thursday, while Anna Heisler and Tori Melendez earned medals in the varsity girls race. The podcast creators will speak at the Allen County Historical Society’s meeting at 7 p. Clay, age 89, of Iola, passed away on Saturday, Sept. , left, has named Chase Vaughn as a partner in his law firm, creating Johnson Vaughn PA, effective Jan. 26, 1934 - Nov. 15, 1935, in LaHarpe, the son of William and Eula (Markley) Clay. Several have risen to the tops of their respective fields, and are the Iola Register’s nominees for the September Male and Female athletes of the month. The Iola Register Archives Iola High has one more regular season match before regionals action begins next month. Iola City Council members approved a solar power allocation and revisions to a permit policy for food trucks. Humboldt poll workers, from left, Pat Wilhite and Bob Johnson, help Linda Stanislaus as she arrives to vote at the Humboldt Methodist Church Tuesday morning. In the state and federal races, local voters threw their support behind Republican Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, with 72% of the vote compared to 26% for Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Gov. 1. The "Holocaust VR Experience" utilizes virtual reality headsets to give participants a unique perspective of World War II. Did he want to continue a farmi Iola didn't let the disappointment linger from a tough, three-set loss to Wellsville Tuesday. When the time came for Mike Geffert to pick his future career path, he hesitated for only a moment. County officials also talked about a proposed sales tax question on November's ballot. Allen County’s Nov. John Brocker, Republican candidate for County Commission District 3, has been hitting the streets for his campaign. The Iola Register Archives For over 150 years, the Register has documented life in Iola and Explore The Iola Register online newspaper archive. , to Howard A. The crestfallen Mustangs had little opportunity to rebound — players were dabbing tears from their eyes as they took the court against top seed Girard — and the host Trojans took control Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register Iola High athletes joined their counterparts across the state Monday for the first day of practices for the 2024-25 basketball and wrestling seasons. 3, 2024, as the result of a vehicle accident in Sumner County. After receiving services from Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center over the past two years, Smalley wanted t Dec. 15, 1935 - Sept. that afternoon for a contracted ambulance service from Topeka To the editor, As the Nov. Shryock, age 72, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1951-Jan. They should not pass up the opportunity. 10, 2024, at 2:40 a. Gary was born on July 15, 1938, in rural Allen County to Ray and Nora (Hamilton) Garver. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register. Washington Ave. 10, 2024 Joseph “Jody” Charles Haen, age 72, passed away at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Saturday behind the Veterans Wall on the square. 54 Highway rebuild back on the city's agenda, after concerns it would be too costly to proceed. 5 election results were finalized Thurday when commissioners met in special session with County Clerk Shannon Patterson to perform the official canvass. Dana Daugharthy, CTE coordinator for USD 257, gave board members an update on the program Monday evening, just days after organizing an event that brought March 5, 1948 - Nov. CHANUTE — Iola High’s Kyndal Bycroft and Harper Desmarteau were on the Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register It’s fitting that a night of high drama on the wrestling mat was decided by a pair of unsung Iola High sophomores. The U. The best stories always start, “Once upon a time” This weekend’s Farm City Days carries that the The city's temporary business licensing ordinance will be a topic of discussion at Monday evening's Iola City Council meeting. The nonagenarian has served as a volunteer with the Iola Senior Center for many years and Marmaton Valley's Brayden Lawson, voted by readers as the Register's Male Athlete of the Month for October, was voted unanimously to the All-Three Rivers League first team on both offense and defense this season. The Mustangs rebounded to win another tough match against another Pioneer League foe, Prairie View. Courtesy photo Your Community Foundation awarded $ The deadline to enroll for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is Dec. Against last year’s meet, several Iola explorers reached their goal of hiking to Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. A couple of weeks later, he returned to his farm in Chetopa, just a couple miles north of the Oklahoma state line, where walking along the bank of the Neosho River he kicked what he Farm City Days offered a weekend jam-packed with fun and activities. HUMBOLDT — Barely fit for man or beast, Friday night’s weather was apparently just fine for Humboldt High football player Oct. Sure, practices started only Monday, but Iola High’s boys and girls will be Iola Middle School's library has received a much-needed update. 17, 2024. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Humboldt, at 10:30 a. Photo by Tim Stauffer / Iola Register LaHarpe businessman Ray Maloney asks a question of candidates during the Register's Election Forum Thursday evening at the Dr. Perhaps it was the nearly full moon, or the fact that Halloween is almost up Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register It was a banner night inside the Iola Middle School gymnasium Tuesday. Loydene M. The solar farm is expected to replace about one-third of the electrical demand for Monarch. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register Work is right on schedule for PrairieLand Partners’ estimated $14 million John Deere farm implement dealership. She has volunteered for the Iola Senior Center for many years and delivers Meals on Wheels. ” Three widowed sisters settled into a remodeled church at 503 South St. They also want help with drainage and ditches. Mayor Ma Since 1875, The Iola Register has had only four publishers and remains owned by the same family. , surrounded by his loving family. All veterans and the public are invited to attend. Community members are welcome to attend and voice any concerns. m. Humboldt ran for 451 yards in a 64-7 romp over Riverton in the Class 2A playoffs. “The idea is to invite anyone who is a cook, chef, caterer, restaurant owner, or baker to enter their signature dish,” in a contest. Tuesday at the Attention turns Thursday to the history of Iola’s WPA projects. On Oct. Infrastructure and ho The Iola High School marching band plays a song during the parade Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register Farm City Days offered a weekend jam-packed with fun and activities. "Once Upon a Time" is the theme for this year's fall festival. 28, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Bucyrus. The fun begins with a community dinner Friday evening, followed by Saturday's events that include a parade, car show and a bull bash. 26, 1934, southeast of Le Roy, the son of Alfred Edward and Oveta Leone (Meats) Yoho. Iola High School seniors Grady Dougherty and Madeleine Wanker were crowned Fall 2024 Homecoming King and Queen Friday, prior to the Mustangs' home football game against Girard. ‘Tis the season of giving and local organizations have joined together to do j Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register Iola High’s Mustangs will be in Girard Monday to open the Class 3A regional volleyball playoffs. Every now and then, Iola High School drama instructor Regina Chriestenson is comfortable enough to take a big swing with he Music programs continued Tuesday at the Bowlus, as Iola Elementary's kindergarten and third graders sang holiday-themed songs. 5 general election nears, I voice my strong support for Jon Wells for Allen County Commission. 8, 1952 - Dec. In 1945, the family moved to The Iola American Legion Post 15 and American Legion Auxiliary are launching a new recruitment effort as membership has dropped. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and Fort Hays State University, majoring in Psychology and Business. It was a beautiful fall day for a parade, with bright, sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s. They're continuing a family farming tradition that dates back to 1918. Charlie was born on Dec. She plans to keep the same style but hopefully add a few more trees. He will tell his story in the form of a play. 12, 1931 in Rich Hill, Missouri, to Sherman and Bertha (Burk) Brittingham. The thousands of pages of newsprint we’ve published contain the first draft of our community’s history. , following a brief battle with cancer. John Silas Bass North Community Center. Now, they call it a “media center. 4, 2024. PIQUA — The Woodson County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday evening to an incident at the Knights of Columbus in Piqua. 5, 2024 Debra Jean “DJ” Ballagh, 66, of Iola, passed away Saturday, Oct. DJ was born June 8, 1958, in Ft. A memorial service will be held at St. , to John Peter Burris and Hazel Charlotte Uhl (Burris). On Sept. I was transported to the Iola hospital by the local ambulance service. It can be a little convoluted at first. All of the district’s preschoolers gathered together for the annual tradition. It's the sixth year Rick Bevard has climbed scenic mountains and the third time a group from Iola has joined him. 12, 1938 - Dec. 12, 1938 in Bronson, Kansas. Derek was born in Iola to Melinda Holland and the late Rodger Holland. She's organizing a free clothing closet "pop-up shop" in Chanute. The media center boasts a a wide, open space that creates more space for books. Voting may be done at the Allen County Courthouse and mail-in ballots can be placed in a drop box. The Iola Register Archives Area business leaders gathered at Allen Community College to brainstorm ideas to address population decline and the need for skilled workers. , passed away early Sunday, Nov. Iola High School student volunteers serve a Thanksgiving feast to USD 257 preschool students Tuesday afternoon at the IHS science and technology building. She was born on Aug. 6. Jim was born on April 19, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, to Marvin Frye and Irene (Baggett) Frye. Andrew Giza will serve as the next director of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. In its first editorial, the newspaper’s vision was determined: “The Register will be independent in all things, and will be radical in the support of freedom, justice, and equal rights to all. 17, at the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl St. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register Nov. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/TNS) Fears of a press crackdown under Donald Trump’s Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register. The organizations need new members to support their community service efforts. LA CYGNE — Prairie View High’s ground game was as good as advertised Friday. She was born June 20, 1940, near Kincaid, to Lester Wayne Holman and Matilda Alice (Thompson) The cause of a house fire at 911 S. 16, 1949, Opal married Galen Beshore. Assisting were students from Kansas State Univ June 8, 1958 - Oct. Todd Granere and Jeremiah Ivy figure the best way to a football fan’s heart is through his stomach. After falling to Crest in its first match of the evening, Marmaton Valley fell to Sedan, 26-24 and 25-9,and then to Madison/Hamilton, 25-18 and 25-6. Opal was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register Iola clawed its way back to within three on multiple occasions, but drew no closer, as the Falcons won the set, 25-21, to secure the match, 2-1. His priority is to reduce spending and bring businesses, industry and people into Allen County to grow the tax base. Iola heads to Fort Scott next week for Class 4A regional action. His role as a political science and American history professor at Allen Community College makes him uniquely qualified for this position. The sheriff’s office found that Thuston through a social media account had persuaded about 50 women to send him nude images in The Iola Register wants to thank subscribers during our 4th annual Subscriber Appreciation Week. A Veterans Day Ceremony is planned for 11 a. Sgt. Carson, Colo. USD 258 partnered with the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center/Ashley Clinic and Allen Community College for a grant of nearly $5 million to build a multi-purpose health and community center. A new Kansas law allows open enrollment for students who want to attend a school not in their home district. Ronald completed the 8 th grade and then went on Along with the complete archives of the Register, the Kansas State Historical Society also houses the letters of Charles F. Iola Elementary School’s first- and fourth-graders presented “Space Case,” a music program featuring a space-and-Halloween-themed skit, followed by Halloween songs Tuesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Census Bureau said Thursday. A drop box can be found in front of the west entrance for those who have received a mail-in bal Nov. Iola High’s girls and Burlington gave the fans an entertaining show Tuesday — at Feb. Walker and Founded in 1867, The Iola Register serves Iola, Kansas, and the surrounding areas with quality news and journalistic integrity. Jim Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register. Iola's Briley Prather and Brooklyn Holloway each earned All-Pioneer League recognition at the league track meet Tuesday in Osawatomie. Dear Editor, On July 31, 2024, before 9 a. CHANUTE — Rose Smalley knows what it means to struggle. Norman was also preceded in Iola Elementary School's first- and fourth-grade students presented a music program. 1 paper, the Register will be printed at NPG Printing in The Iola Register Archives Jerry and Cheryl Wallis The family of Jerry and Cheryl Wallis have announced their 60th wedding anniversary. 26, 2024, at Vintage Park in Osawatomie. 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home in Overland Park, Kan. 17, 2024 Gary Garver, age 86, passed away at his home in Iola, on Tuesday, Sept. She and Bob White were married on July Humboldt's Cubs relied exclusively on the run Friday, and did so with devastating efficiency. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register. Darrell was born Feb. Vaughn was born Dec. Loydene was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Larry Rookies plans to reopen its downtown building in early November. Tim Nov. The most recent proposal that was declined occurred in 2022. On Wednesday, the Mustangs were in Chanute. , the daughter of Leo Paul Lemieux and Norma (Hawkins) Baughn. The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University projects that the state of Kansas will have a 10% population growth The Iola school district reported an enrollment increase this year of just one student compared to last year, with a total of 1,186 students at school on the official headcount day of Sept. Our newsroom is one of 205 small, local news outlets — including one in every U. Bethany Miller plays a trombone solo. 1, 2024, at his home. 15, 2024, in Iola, Kansas. A LaHarpe Police Chief Joe Stotler resigned. Folk is the real-life Kipps and Wight is the actor who will be playing Kipps. 169 and Oregon Road is nearing completion. 23, Kevin Runner of Iola was arrested on suspicon of possession of methamphetamine in the 1800 block of North Walnut Street. Students selected whether they wanted Assistant Principal Ti Allen Community College trustees outlined the schedule to interview president candidates during the first week of December. 11, 2024 William Joseph Stahl, 80, passed away Oct. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception in their honor from 2 to 4 p. A solar farm near Monarch Cement Company is a joint effort with Evergy Energy Solutions to offset the company's energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s the day when Kansans get to put democracy into practice and Code Enforcement Officer Gregg Hutton talks to Iola City Council members about a residence at 710 North St. Read news, discover ancestors, and relive the past as you search through Iola Register archives. ” Photo by Tim Stauffer / Iola Register Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register The Cubs Community Care Center broke ground Wednesday morning north of the Humboldt Sports Complex. I know and respect both John Brocker and Jon Wells, candidates in the general election to fill the District 3 seat, and wish them both well. You’re invited! Please stop by the Register office next week to help us celebrate our 4th annual Subscriber Appreciation W Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register Lisa Wicoff of Allen Community College wants permission to use Riverside Park for a pilot CDL training program. 3, 2024, at his sister’s home in Parsons, Kan. ” For over 150 years, The Iola Register has documented life in Iola and Allen County. Accepting the award from YCF’s Elaina Stiffler, center, are Helen Welch, left, and Alice Bolin. Iola City Council members will continue their conversation about the city’s temporary business licensing o Ronald John Burris Sr. With the help of County Counsel Bob Johnson, the commission arrived at a solution. 5, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Richmond, Kansas. Even for non-political scientists it’s the most important day of the year. Ed Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register Tim Blankenship, the 8th grade science teacher at Iola Middle School, went to Wyoming to hunt for fossils in 2003, with minimal success. From left, Hoyt George, Asher Reed, Ben Cromer and Eli Kramer. Subscribers are invited to stop by the office for treats and prize giveaways. He’ Iolans Todd Granere and Jeremiah Ivy have started a Tailgate Crew for Iola High School football games at Riverside Park, with the hopes of getting more folks to support the Mustang football team. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register Chase Vaughn didn’t follow a typical path to becoming an attorney. Fire crews battled a house fire early Wednesday evening at 911 S. Highly successful seasons on the gridiron led to an additional round of p April 29, 1929-Aug. 13, 2024 Howard L. , at St. Republican Brandon Cameron will be the new county attorney, running unopposed after his boss, Jerry Hathaway, chose not to run. The Mustangs were in Garnett Monday, and are in Osawatomie Tuesday for the Pioneer League meet. Gerald is The Iola school bands welcomed the community to their winter concerts Tuesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Is 95 the new 40? Glenda Creason could convince you it is. Sept. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Thursday and Friday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Scott. Iola High’s wrestling season kicks off with a flourish this week. OSAWATOMIE — Iola High’s Briley Prather and Brooklyn Holloway can add “all-league golfer” t Kindergarteners at Iola Elementary School created snowmen on boards cut to their height. 13, 1927 - Sept. Area woman pays it forward after receiving support and services. Beginning with our Tuesday, Oct. Schreiber Shryock. But for someone in the throes of addiction, it takes something even more powerful than love to keep those The new PrairieLand Partners facility at the northwest corner of U. A flurry of public meet-and-greets, interviews and tours awaits candidates for Allen Community College president the first week of December. The Iola Public Library is offering an immersive and historical experience. With Christmas Eve rapidly approaching, Santa Claus squeezed in another opportunity Saturday in LaHarpe to visit with youngsters to get their wish lists prior to D (as in Delivery) Day. 21-22 in Hesston. 1, 2024. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register Welcome to Project Makeover: Red Devils edition. Crown Realty celebrates ribbon cutting for its remodeled Iola office. When she was a little girl, she was awed by the lights LaHarpe PRIDE gathered volunteers for its annual Cleanup Day. Chelsea Lea has always believed in the magic of Christmas. 8 seed West Franklin (20-12) and No. 12, 2024. The Iola squads will open the 2023-24 season at home Dec. will depend on a public hearing scheduled for Monday, Oct. He was the son of George Cornelius Murphy and Edith (Walden) Murphy. He was very proud of the four years he served in Judith Ann Thyer, age 84, formerly of Iola, died Thursday, Sept. A special committee was formed in early April to discuss recommended changes to the city’s ordinance regarding food trucks. Roosevelt’s New Deal public w All veterans and the public are invited to attend a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a. 1 Opal Mae (Brittingham) Beshore, age 93, passed away peacefully in Olathe, Kansas, Sunday, Dec. Jody was born on Oct. 8, 1942 - Nov. 16 seed Columbus (4-24). But it sure hasn’t taken him long to establish a foothold in the An incident at the Knights of Columbus in Piqua Saturday evening reportedly resulted in serious injuries to one person. Iola High’s inaugural Football standouts from Iola, Humboldt, Marmaton Valley and Crest high schools earned all-state recognition this season. 20. , Saturday, behind the Veterans Wall on the Iola square. He was born Feb. Gerald was born on Sept. history, is on the brink of a vote in the U. It's not known when or if the city will hire a replacement. state — that is receiving a share of $20 million to close persistent coverage gaps, thanks to funding from Press Forward, the nationwide movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. The publication dates won't change but some of your favorite features may be on a different page. 20, 1944. Born Oct. Local, state, and federal candidates shared their views. The facility is set to be fully Feb. For years, the massive rock formation in Yosemite N The Iola Mustangs wrapped up the regular season with a 49-30 loss at Prairie View Friday. , age 82, a resident of Colony, Kansas, surrounded by his daughters, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Dec. LAHARPE — LaHarpe Police Chief Joe Stotler has resigned, LaHarpe City Council members announced Wednesday. He Photo by Tim Stauffer / Iola Register Wesley United Methodist Church volunteers served around 500 Thanksgiving dinners to community members Wednesday evening. The Mustangs trailed Erie by 10 points midway through their team dual before Iola’s Tripp Mathes took on the Red Devils’ Devin Vogel — the same Vogel who had pinned Mathes earlier this month at a tournament in A Community Conversation allowed Elsmore residents to talk about their priorities and challenges. A true-crime podcast, “Bodies in the Bayou,” tells their stories. Arrests and citations On Sept. Mayor Steve French and council member Jon Wells look over an energy proposal during Tuesday evening’s council meeting. The official student enrollment count will be useful in many ways, Fager said, particularly when it comes to determining state funding. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was 56 years old. William graduated from Westphalia High School in 1962 and attended Iola Junior Community College. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register There are ugly wins, and then there are those that coaches would just as soon see the game film burned out of their memories. 11, 2024, in Hollister, Mo. , Kansans are turning out in droves to vote early in the 2024 election Election Day is right around the corner. You may find an unexpected story or a missing ancestor. The Mu The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (Press) Act, the strongest press freedom legislation in U. That proposal from Priority Power was presented to the council by Shreve and included options for a 2-megawatt or 4-megawatt generating plant. Mike and Barbara Geffert are this year's Farm Marshals for the Farm City Days parade Saturday. Senate. A committee tasked with hiring a Immigration to the United States in 2024 drove U. 29, 2023 Eileen Wulf Robertson passed away at Heritage Healthcare, Chanute, Kansas on August 29, 2023, cremation has taken place. 4, 2024 Jim Baxter Frye, age 86, of Yates Center, Kansas, passed away on Friday, Oct. 1, 2024 Richard Lyle “Dick” Marlow, 72, of Olathe, passed away at his home on Jan. in Iola. . Spearheaded by Barbara Leavitt, about 20 volunteers cooked, distributed, and even delivered the meals in what, from the outside at least, appeared to be a smooth-running operation. a little over a year ago. 3, 2024 Raymond Edward Fitzpatrick, age 73, of Neosho Falls, passed away Dec. Patterson pr Advance voting is underway in Allen County. The team now awaits where it will open the upcoming Class 3A playoffs. The Allen Community College women, under head coach Leslie Crane, became a dominant force in the Jayhawk Conference last season, coming within a whisker of playing for the program’s first ever Region VI championship. The building, home to the old Iola Laundry, was built in Iola students learned about the election process at a Blue Plate Dinner Monday night. 6 season opener. Jackson. 54 Highwa Iola High's Jordy Kaufman (21) and Nick Bauer (2) surround a Prairie View ball handler Thursday. OSAWATOMIE — Iola High had to work a little extra to get through Tuesday’s volleyball action. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U. I was do March 12, 1951-Dec. The male nominees are Iola High’s Keegan Hill for his cross country prowess and Tre Wilson for his exploits on the football field; Humboldt High senior quarterback Blake Ellis, and Marmaton Valley sophomore running Jan. The delightful ensemble brings the classic story to rollicking life. 8, 1952, to Frank and Margaret (Kipp) Haen. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; children, Clay (Susan) Garver, Mike (Shelly) Garve The Iola Register has some great news to share. They're still in search of some meal items for a Thanksgiving Day feast. Iola Elementary School’s SAFE BASE and Title I offered a voting-themed Blue Plate Dinner Monday night to teach youngsters about the electoral process. ggpcbb che nzxly wjflnlm tndaknz nrcoh gsq qlpiql axfhp cjmvdnh