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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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    Family keeps Elsmore tradition brewing, arson suspected as vacant house burns, Iola and Humboldt suffer on the football field

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 3:54


    Happy Tuesday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for September 16. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Iola adds employee for recycling, Marmaton Market Co-op board to meet, USD 257 passes budget, Humboldt Cubs make history

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 4:49


    Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, September 10. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thank you for listening local!

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    Super Snacks a hit for Iola students, countywide recycling service proposed, Blue Devils sweep Red Devils in opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 4:39


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for September 5. Find these articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Moran grocery store closes, rural leaders sound off, county talks road work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 3:32


    Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, Sept. 4. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thanks for reading and listening local!

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    Restoring a hometown relic in Yates Center, Jenni's X-Cellent adventure, Mustangs shine at Humboldt Jamboree

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 4:17


    Thanks for listening local! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, Sept. 3. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    A wild week at Wild Bloom, from chalk boards to church pews, Allen stays undefeated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:20


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for August 29. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Yates Center celebrates 150 years, county approves 2026 budget, Humboldt's Middle of Everywhere festival, Colony Day this Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:58


    Happy Thursday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for August 28. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Bowlus unveils season, concerns about USD 257 busing plans, city discusses exhumation, Bourbon Co. pulls support for SEKMHC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 4:35


    Here's a quick look at today's top stories for Wednesday, August 27. Thanks for listening! Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Lehigh work taking shape, Iola Elks celebrate, Mustangs make Blue and Gold debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 3:53


    Good morning! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Tuesday, August 26. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Iola Community Theatre presents 'Matilda,' Book program looks at hope and healing, Wesley resumes commodities distribution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 4:15


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Friday, Aug. 22. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Elsmore touts can-do spirit, Neosho County rebuffs SEKMHC request, Lady Lancers have unfinished business in Wamego

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 4:55


    Hi there! Thanks for tuning in. Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Thursday, August 21. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Bowlus to preview upcoming season, soccer field redo is slow going, health fair planned in Moran

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 4:30


    Good morning! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, August 20. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thanks for reading and listening local!

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    USD 257 serves up Super Snacks, Iola Elks to celebrate 125th, Yates Center Barrel Race winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 4:49


    Hi there! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Tuesday, August 19. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    PrairieLand Partners celebrates, Allen debates maintenance staffing levels, Red Devils blank Coffeyville in exhibition opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 4:40


    Hi there, and happy Friday! Here's a look at our top local stories for August 15. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Recycling advocates speak out, hospital sales tax extension goes on ballot, USD 257 awarded development grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 4:40


    Hi there! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Thursday, August 14. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/

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    Apartment plans clear funding hurdle, Iola targets nuisance properties and buys land parcel, wrecks wreak havoc on 169

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 4:58


    Thanks for tuning in! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, August 13. Find the complete articles and much, much more in today's print edition and at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Farmer grateful after grain bin rescue, two hurt in 169 crash, Henderson ready to share success stories, Allen alumni win

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 4:39


    Hi there! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Tuesday, August 12. You can find these articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Empowering communities, three generations hit the water at Devils Lake, school supplies available

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 3:44


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for August 8. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    A small town with big ideas, new Red Devils make debut, personalized parking at Iola High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 3:25


    Here's a quick look at today's top stories for Thursday, August 7. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Local vet critical of cuts to SEKMHC, leave that peacock alone, chip-seal in the works, Lancers reloading for fall run at TRL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 3:39


    Hi there! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, August 6. Find the complete articles and much more online and in today's print edition.

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    More counties pull support for SEKMHC, Allen AD placed on paid leave, Water Wars, ACC works to fast-track medical careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 4:20


    Hi there, and happy Tuesday. Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Tuesday, Aug. 5. Find the complete stories and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Humboldt projects nearing finish line, KDCF declines to release Kansans' personal data, high jumper returns to nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:35


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Friday, August 1. Find these complete articles and much more in today's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Thanks for listening and reading local!

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    USD 257 crosses off lengthy to-do list, Iola pursues savings for U.S. 54 rebuild, Allen athletes back in town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 4:15


    Good morning! Happy last day of July. Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, July 13. Find these stories and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Water Wars on tap for Saturday, Iola talks tower access, County discusses proposed dispatch upgrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 4:47


    Good morning! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, July 30. Find these stories and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Striving for ‘smart growth', Allen County Fair concludes, Hormigas' slide continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:20


    Hi there! Happy Tuesday. Here's a quick look at today's top stories for Tuesday, July 29. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Sibling rivalry at the fair, crews douse landfill fire, Marmaton Valley Wildcats hit the weights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 3:44


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top stories for July 25. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Korte's contributions celebrated, 132nd Allen County Fair hits high gear next week, Tech center mural brings artwork to life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 3:59


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for July 18. Find these complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    County slashes funding to SEKMHC, Vacation Bible School, Post 15 Indians 19U headed to state tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 4:55


    Good morning! Here's a quick look at our top stories for Thursday, July 17. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Chickens still a no-go in Iola, Humboldt-USD 258 extends free meals program, Iola cross country summer workouts start strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 4:08


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

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    Tri-Valley still going strong after 50 years, former Iolan dies following triathlon, U.S. 59 road work ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 4:03


    Hi there! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Tuesday, July 15. Find the complete articles in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Mental health effort nets national honor, courthouse sidewalk construction, Legion 17U is state-bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 4:21


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for June 11. Find these stories and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Allen County hears mental health funding request, medical miseries mount for Iola woman, 19U Legion team sweeps Ft. Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 4:11


    Here's a quick look at our top stories for Thursday, July 3. Find these stories and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/. Have a great Independence Day!

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    Lite 'em up, for a good cause, keeping traditions alive, treatment schedule back on for ailing teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 4:58


    Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, July 2. Find the complete articles online and in today's print edition.

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    Louk brings can-do spirit to Iola Chamber, Humboldt museum unveils sculpture, rain delays Hormigas' postseason race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 3:38


    Happy July! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Tuesday, July 1. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Rockin' the classroom, more than just meds needed to tackle obesity, Anderson Co. withholds funds for SEKMHC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 4:01


    Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Friday, June 27. Have a great day and weekened. Thanks for listening and reading local!

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    Airport grant sparks debate, quilting for a cause, and should Iola get rid of city council wards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:53


    Happy Thursday! Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, June 26. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Bowlus trustees reject Flewharty house, Iola mayor eyes recycling talks with county, new fitness court inaugurated, Indians rebound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:36


    Good morning! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Wednesday, June 25. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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    Allen County OKs energy storage rules, LaHarpe Telephone celebrates anniversary, train victim found

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 3:14


    Hope everyone is staying cool. Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, June 24. Find these complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

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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/.

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    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.

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    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/.

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    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!

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    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/.

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    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/.

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    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!

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    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/.

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    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/.

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    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/.

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    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/.

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    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/.

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    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/.

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