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Iola Register A daily history of Allen County since 1867, the Iola Register proudly publishes five days a week. We will make them as carefully and consistently as we can.

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A three-car crash Sunday evening killed an Iola woman.
11/25/2025

A three-car crash Sunday evening killed an Iola woman.

Iolan Deana Foster was killed Sunday evening in a three-vehicle accident south of Iola.

Thrive Allen County described their annual awards celebration Friday evening as a "Night of Stars," where volunteers, bu...
11/25/2025

Thrive Allen County described their annual awards celebration Friday evening as a "Night of Stars," where volunteers, businesses and groups from all areas of the county were honored.

It was a testament to the spirit of giving and the power of helping others.

Allen County is full of stars. Perhaps not of the Hollywood variety, or the influencer ilk either, thank goodness, with blue verified badges and constant

A Saturday evening fire destroyed Tracy Tidd's home, and all of her belongings with it.
11/25/2025

A Saturday evening fire destroyed Tracy Tidd's home, and all of her belongings with it.

NEOSHO FALLS — Tracy Tidd and her teen-aged children lost their home and all of their belongings in a Saturday night fire.

A new statewide articulation agreement will offer seamless transitions for Allen Community College students, and other j...
11/22/2025

A new statewide articulation agreement will offer seamless transitions for Allen Community College students, and other junior colleges in the state, to earn bachelor degrees at Emporia State University.

A newly announced statewide articulation agreement with Emporia State University will make it easier for graduates of Allen Community College and the 18 other

A roundabout rebuild continues on schedule south of Garnett.
11/22/2025

A roundabout rebuild continues on schedule south of Garnett.

GARNETT — Work to rebuild a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 169 and U.S. 59 south of Garnett continues on schedule, the Kansas Department of

As COVID-19 vaccination guidance continually evolves, local health officials remind families that vaccines remain availa...
11/22/2025

As COVID-19 vaccination guidance continually evolves, local health officials remind families that vaccines remain available for all age groups through the SEK Multi-County Health Department and any other providers that routinely offer vaccinations.

As COVID-19 vaccination guidance continually evolves, local health officials remind families that vaccines remain available for all age groups — including

11/22/2025

Jane Works was recognized Friday evening as the recipient of this year’s Donna Talkington award at Thrive Allen County’s 18th annual award celebration.

The longtime resident of Humboldt was greeted with a standing ovation.

The Allen Community College Red Devils suffered their first blowout loss of the season, but Coach Patrick Nee believes t...
11/21/2025

The Allen Community College Red Devils suffered their first blowout loss of the season, but Coach Patrick Nee believes they will not be down for long as they host Northern Oklahoma College - Enid Saturday.

The Allen Red Devils’ three-game win streak came to an end following a 92-73 loss to the 18th-ranked North Central Missouri College Pirates.

A bridge replacement project that connects Toronto and Cross Timbers State Park with U.S. 54 in Woodson County is slated...
11/21/2025

A bridge replacement project that connects Toronto and Cross Timbers State Park with U.S. 54 in Woodson County is slated for completion next spring.

TORONTO — A bridge replacement project in southern Woodson County is expected to be complete next spring, roughly 18 months after original forecasts.

Jenna Louk has turned her online business into a new store in downtown Iola with Pink Skies Boutique.
11/21/2025

Jenna Louk has turned her online business into a new store in downtown Iola with Pink Skies Boutique.

Jenna Louk’s leap of faith has brought her to downtown Iola.

Wesley United Methodist Church provided Thanksgiving dinners to roughly 500 people Wednesday.
11/21/2025

Wesley United Methodist Church provided Thanksgiving dinners to roughly 500 people Wednesday.

Members of Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church dished up Thanksgiving dinner for around 500 Wednesday night, as the church continued its annual tradition.

Check out photos from the Pioneer League Championship last week are available for viewing on our SmugMug page! Be sure t...
11/21/2025

Check out photos from the Pioneer League Championship last week are available for viewing on our SmugMug page! Be sure to check it out! The IMS wrestlers are now in fifth place in the Pioneer League!

This gallery hosted by SmugMug; your photos look better here.

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Iola, KS
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Our mission: We aim to create a space on Facebook.com/IolaRegister where readers can exchange perspectives and informed commentary that enhances the quality of our news and information. We value thoughtful comments representing a range of views that make their point politely. A few things we won’t tolerate on our page: personal attacks, obscenity, vulgarity, profanity (including expletives and letters followed by dashes) and commercial promotion. While most comments will remain posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderating decisions are subjective. We will make them as carefully and consistently as we can.

Thank you for joining our community on Facebook. Our philosophy: A newspaper builds community by supporting its schools, city and county governments and the organizations that are dedicated to improving the civic and cultural environment, such as Iola Industries, Inc., Friends of the Bowlus, endowments of Allen County Community College, our local schools, and other similar citizen associations working for the benefit of all. The Register also seeks to strengthen the area it serves by giving accurate and complete reports on local events, calling attention to the special accomplishments of its citizens, young and old, rich and poor, and serving as a forum for the discussion of civic issues. When controversies arise, our philosophy requires us to report them as fully and as accurately as possible, without sensationalism or opinions. The Register's editor's opinions are expressed on the editorial page and are always labeled and signed if they appear elsewhere. The purposes of Register editorials are sometimes to inform, sometimes to reflect on the human and natural scene, sometimes to persuade but never to dictate. The Register's pages are always open to civil discussion of public events from its readers and it is the obligation of each of us, regardless of our position on the Register staff, to answer causal critics with an invitation to express their own views in a letter to The Forum. The Register can only accomplish its mission if the community trusts it to be fair and reliable. Our reputation for integrity and tolerance is our most precious asset. Our goal is to strengthen that reputation by the way we do our jobs and the way we interact with others in the community. Since Charles F. Scott bought the Register in 1882, this newspaper has been considered a leader in journalism and a force for progress in the state. We should all be proud of its reputation and determined to add to its luster.