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Iola · IolaDec. 7, 1943 — Feb. 21, 2025 Larry Raymond Utley, 81, of Iola, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, in his home. Larry was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Pipestone, Minn., to Marvin F. Utley and Florence H. (Lange) Utley. He attended school in Minnesota before moving to LaHarpe, where he completed his education. A lifelong auto body repair technician and small business owner, Larry dedicated his career to operating Utley’s Iola Auto Body. Active in his community…See the Story
Larry Utley - The Iola Register
Iola · IolaMarch 30, 1941 — Feb. 16, 2025 Patricia “Patty” Ann (Lewis-Stanley) Franklin, 83, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Iola. Patty was born March 30, 1941, in Colfax, Washington, to Robert and Wanda Lewis. Patty married and later divorced Don Stanley. She married Robert “Bob” Franklin on June 9, 2007. She was preceded in death by her children, Brenda Ludlum, Brian Hemmert and Leslie Stanley, and grandchild, Kayla Norman. Husband…See the Story
Patty Franklin - The Iola Register
Iola · IolaTenants living in the Phase I homes in the River Valley complex, built on the grounds of the old Cedarbrook Golf Course in 2010, will be given the opportunity to purchase their homes or continue renting The countdown has begun for when the first 30 River Valley Homes constructed in 2010 will meet the 15-year deadline for when they will either be sold at market prices or continue to be rented at their current rates. The development at the forme…See the Story
River Valley milestone: Tenants given chance to buy homes - The Iola Register
Iola · IolaA local company that received USDA grants to oversee dozens of upcoming solar projects will put that work on hold after a funding freeze ordered by the Trump administration. Three other local companies also received grant authorization before the cuts were announced. Ramifications from a fundingSee the Story
Funding cuts put solar projects in the dark - The Iola Register
Basketball · IolaPostseason matchups for Marmaton Valley, Crest and Southern Coffey County high school’s basketball teams have been set. Substate tournament brackets were released Wednesday. The girls teams will tip off first, where Crest (10-7) enters the Canton-Galva Class 1A-I Substate as the sixth seed. The Lady Lancers will host No. 11 Seed Sedan (1-17) at 7 p.m. Monday, with the winner advancing to play at third-seeded Olpe (12-7) at 7 p.m. March 1. That w…See the Story
KSHSAA announces first round of sub-state games - The Iola Register
Iola · IolaFriday night’s social at Rookies Sports Bar is just the first of many events planned this weekend. Allen Community College will celebrate the first class to be inducted into its sports hall of fame this weekend with a host of events. Weekend festivities kick off at 7 p.m. Friday at Rookies Sports Bar. On Saturday, participants will meet at ACC for a 9:30 a.m. tour of the campus, then meet ACC and Ellsworth college baseball players before their 1…See the Story
Rookies to host ACC HOF social Friday - The Iola Register
Nature · IolaNew sports editor with local ties comes to Iola by way of Waynesville, NC As I sit here grounded by Mother Nature, recently promoted Register Sports Editor Richard Luken suggested writing an introduction as I take the reins of the sports desk. For the past week, Richard has sacrificed his time and energy introducing me to coaches and showing me the expectations of the Iola Register. Considering the Register’s slew of Kansas Press Association aw…See the Story
Potts completes first week as Iola Register sports editor - The Iola Register
Donald Trump · IolaIn his sidling up to Vladimir Putin and refusal to acknowledge Russia as the aggressor against Ukraine, President Trump is jeopardizing US relations with its longtime allies Almost three years ago, on Feb. 24, 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine with the intent to overtake the entire country in what Vladimir Putin claimed as his historical right. It was always ours, the Russian president asserted, referring to the days of the Russian empire, 17…See the Story