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From the heart of Allen County, REAL Talk is where we explore the lives of La Harpe residents. No filters. True stories. Just real. Talk. Produced by The Iola Register and supported by supported by Thrive Allen County, Kansas Health Foundation, The Health Forward Foundation and the residents of La H…

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    Youths killed in train mishap, Harris hired as new Allen baseball coach, Hormigas hold on in extra innings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 3:42


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Friday, June 20. Find these articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Insurance hurdle jeopardizes teen's MS battle, commission selects Daniels for SEKMHC Board, Schmidt is female area athlete of the month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 4:17


    Happy Juneteenth! Here's a quick look at today's top local stories. A reminder: due to the federal holiday, there's no print edition today. Check https://www.iolaregister.com/ for these stories and additional updates.

    Iola set to unveil Fitness Court, Lawson voted Allen County area athlete of the month, Symphony in Flint Hills plays its final refrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:59


    Here's a quick look at today's top stories for Wednesday, June 18. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Underhogs taste success, Iola library launches Story Walk, locals pitch in All-Star game, Hesse grabs honor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:04


    Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Tuesday, June 17. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thanks for listening local!

    County reshuffles mental health board, college readies for potential rules changes, CASA's golf tournament, A Night for Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 4:03


    Happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, June 13. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Iola Council looks at purchasing policy, Humboldt's water plant work will wait, county talks tower repairs, commodities shipments paused

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:51


    Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, June 12. Find these articles and much more in Thursday's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    The Humboldt Promise, Iola council weighs wisdom of park projects, G&W program pays off for Iola schools, Hormigas notch first win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:33


    Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, June 11. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thank you for reading and listening local!

    Counselor's promise earns state award, Kincaid teen dies in UTV crash, sweepstakes winners, Mustangs prepare for fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:15


    Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, June 10. Find the complete articles in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Iola Pharmacy consolidates, celebrating Tom and Jeri, six area athletes receive Three Rivers League honors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 3:37


    Happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for June 6. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Country club to celebrate grand reopening, rains wreak havoc, May nominees for area athletes of the month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:05


    Hi there! Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, June 5. Find the complete articles and much more in Thursday's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    City, school board races set, windows get the blame for courthouse leaks, vacation Bible School in Moran, legion baseball notches win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 4:18


    Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone's drying out after all that rain. Here's a look at our top local stories for June 4. Find the complete articles in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Episode 3: LaHarpe home burns, legacy gift benefits ACARF, Cubs takes fourth at state tournament, state track roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 4:31


    Hi there, and happy Tuesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, June 3. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Races fill out as filing deadline nears, Allen trustees tackle soccer field problems, Humanity House drive carries $25K match

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 4:54


    Happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, May 30. Find the complete articles and much more in Friday's print edition and here online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Pieces nearly in place for Iola land bank, USD 257 updates graduation requirements, Iola council divided on fireworks sales, Iola Hormigas gear up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 4:52


    Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, May 29. Find the complete articles and much more in Thursday's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    County open to recycling discussion, Shirley pays homage to veterans and families, area athletes prepare to make state debut

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 3:25


    Hi there! Thanks for tuning in. Here's a look at our top local stories for May 28. Find the complete articles and much more in Tuesday's edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Iola mayor files for re-election, deluge makes a mess, Mustang softball beats the Bulldogs (and Mother Nature)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 3:29


    Happy Wednesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for May 21. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Rotary Day and car show activities on tap, dine on some pizza (for a good cause), Wildcats blank Erie 10-0, welcome to Bernie Blevins Field

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 4:51


    Good morning and happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, May 16. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online here at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Airport loses biggest tenant, Allen discusses salary adjustments, interesting baseball pairings as regionals begin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 4:09


    Good morning, and happy Thursday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, May 15. Find these articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com.

    Iola hears recycling plea, splash pad project a go, local golfers continue to excel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 4:32


    Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, May 14. Thank you for listening local! Find these articles and much more in Wednesday's paper and here online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    So long to Class of 2025, Mustangs track sees success, Iola baseball faces Anderson County, IHS softball dominates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:31


    Happy Tuesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, May 13. Find the complete articles in today's edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    NHS students told to forge own path, Iolan earns PrairieLand scholarship, Alana Mader accepts Tabor scholarship offer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:29


    Happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, May 9. find these complete stories and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Episode 2: Elza Clift's high school journey, county talks ambulance, Governor's Scholars honored, Allen upsets nationally ranked Neosho

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 4:26


    Happy Thursday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Thursday, May 8. Find these articles and much more in Thursday's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Crusinbery praises high school experience, Iola's drama-filled finale, Hormigas announce upcoming spring training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 4:11


    Hi there! Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, May 7. Find these articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Theater restoration begins, a deadly car crash near Greeley, Mexican baseball team coming to Iola

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 4:32


    Happy Tuesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, May 6. Find all these stories and much more in today's edition and online here: https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    A tip of the cap to Iola's Class of 2025, April nominees for Athletes of the Month, Allen apprenticeship program takes root

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 4:03


    Happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, May 2. Find these articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Moran residents share tough talk, Health Department gets county boost, the Marv Smith Invitational

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 3:50


    Happy May Day! Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, May 1. You can find these stories and much more in today's edition and online at: https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Iola's forensics students take center stage, City Council asked to take on splash park, Iola's Coffield edges Newman at Wellsville

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 3:59


    Happy last day of April! Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, April 30. Find these articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Strickler steps back as Waldman steps up at CNB&T, a wet but wondeful Iola prom, Allen's scholarship luncheon, Humboldt wins tourney title

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 4:14


    Iola's future adding up for developer, Humboldt makes FCCLA history, Wildcat split renews Crest rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 4:21


    It's the weekend! Here's a look at our top local stories for Saturday, April 26. Find these articles and much more in Saturday's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Much ado about Shakespeare, Southern Coffey Co. breaks ground on CTE building, Allen Co. receives funds for airport project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 3:50


    Hi there! Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, April 25. Find these stories and much more in Friday's paper and here online: https://www.iolaregister.com/

    Not just another field trip, roadside truck parking sparks concern, Mustangs take Pioneer league title, track records

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 3:57


    Happy Thursday! Here's a look at our top local stories for April 24. Find these articles and much more in today's edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thanks for listening local!

    Iola's 'Batmobile' reborn, battery storage system delays, Marmaton Valley baseball rolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 3:45


    Happy Wednesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, April 23. Find the complete articles and much more in today's edition and our website, https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Imagination Library struggles, Wilson County's big new solar project, Mustangs softball cruise past Paola

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 4:05


    Hope you had a great Easter weekend. Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, April 22. Find these stories and much more in Tuesday's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Episode 1: Head Start in the crosshairs, former ACHS director to talk Civil War, area athletes medal in Pleasanton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 3:53


    It's Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for April 18. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and on our website https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Police chase leads to arrest, Humboldt Council hears beer request, SAFE BASE plans summer road trip, Iola rolls past Anderson Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 4:36


    Happy Thursday! Here are our top local stories for April 17. Find these complete articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/

    Trash problems continue at landfill, Iola council considers key to the city, Humboldt golfer Newman wins fourth straight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 4:34


    Hi there! Happy Thursday. Here are our top local stories for Wednesday, April 16. Find these articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Coffey County Hospital cuts OB services, Marmaton Valley and Crest host proms, Iola baseball undefeated

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 3:40


    Hi there! Happy Tax Day (sort of). Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, April 15. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Allen students shine spotlight on athletes' mental health, poverty simulation event, Cubs fall to Chanute in thriller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 3:57


    Happy Friday! We made it. Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, April 11. Find these articles and much more in today's paper and online here: https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    KwiKom announces layoffs, Sunflower Quilters Guild's upcoming show, funding scheme irks ACC trustees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 4:33


    Hi there! Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, April 10. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Jail security upgrade, IHS forensics team sets eyes on state, BBQ competition a no-go, Crest baseball recovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 4:11


    Happy Wednesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for April 9. Find the complete articles and a whole lot more in Wednesday's print edition and our website, https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Creating ‘safe spaces,' Humboldt's prom, multiple area players All-State honorees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 3:19


    Good morning, and happy Tuesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for April 8. Find these articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Harvest Baptist Church 'scatters to gather,' Farmers Market grapples with cuts, banner night for Iola's Chamber, Humboldt rolls on

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 5:01


    Welcome to the weekend! Here's a look at our top local stories for Saturday, April 5. Find the completes articles and much more in today's paper and our website, https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    45 years and counting for Glen Cunningham, Allen County Area Athletes of the Month nominees released

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 2:44


    Happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for April 4. Find the complete stories and much more on our website at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Have a great weekend!

    IHS drama troupe goes Wilde, Humboldt officer hospitalized, Rep. Fred Gardner sees budget draining state reserves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 4:04


    Happy Thursday! Here are our top local stories for April 3. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thank you for reading local!

    Vets get hero's welcome, new pet grooming business opens in Iola, Humboldt softball dominates, Iola tennis wins at Indy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 4:23


    Hi there, and happy Wednesday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, April 2. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Fire destroys Humboldt house, libraries brace for funding cuts, Iola powerlifting earns second at state

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 4:14


    Hi there, and happy April Fools' Day! Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, April 1. Find the complete articles and much more on our website https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Strickler Holstein Farm closes a chapter, The Feedlot turns 30, Allen softball rolls on

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 4:01


    Hi there! Happy Saturday. Here are our top local stories for Saturday, March 29. Find the complete articles and much more – including our Spring Sports magazine – in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    County's night meeting draws crowd, Kansas measles cases rising, Humboldt's Mathes collects honor, Poet Laureate coming to Iola

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 4:18


    Happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Friday, March 28. You can find these articles and much more in today's paper and on our website, https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    LaHarpe residents discuss improvements, convicted trafficker receives life sentence, Iola baseball sweeps Chanute

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 3:17


    Hi there, and happy Thursday! Here's a look at our top stories for Thursday, March 27. Find the complete articles and much more on our website, https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thanks for reading and listening local!

    IMS students shine, Montgomery Co. community colleges look at merging, Humboldt's tough start to softball season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 3:59


    Hi there! Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, March 26. Find these articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

    Staying strong after fires, construction continues on daycare facility, Allen softball rolls on

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 3:44


    Hi there! Here's a look at our top stories for Tuesday, March 25. Find these stories and much more in today's paper and on our website, https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thank you for reading and listening local!

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