In this week’s episode of “Registered,” Tim Stauffer talks with Iola City Administrator Matt Rehder about how a cold call from Vine Energy set the wheels in motion for what is Iola’s first data center.
Data centers come with controversy and concern. Rehder talks on the record about his views on the project, the concern of rising utility rates, and how the data center fits in with the city’s vision for the future.
In a wide-ranging conversation that covers all this, plus more on public utilities, economic development, the rebuild of U.S 54 and more, Rehder offers a “state of the city” and reflects on nearly five years at the helm.
Reverend Edward Ngaira joined Yates Center’s United Methodist Church this summer. Originally from Kenya, Ngaira is now in charge of both the Yates Center and Neosho Falls congregations.
In this week’s episode of “Registered,” Tim Stauffer talks with Ngaira about what lessons the Christmas story holds for us today, his hopes as he leads his congregations, and the role of the church in society today.
The Humboldt Promise provides tuition-free higher education to Humboldt High School graduates, and will do so for the next 25 years. Created earlier this year, it’s an incredible opportunity and could truly transform Humboldt—and the region.
In this week’s episode of “Registered, I sit down to chat with Helen Kenny, the Humboldt Promise Coordinator & Post-Secondary Success Coach, on how her work is going as the program takes flight.
As Thanksgiving approaches, for those who struggle economically the day is often filled with anxiety, not just gratitude. Many of us may take a full table for granted, but that's not always the case.
In this week's episode of "Registered," Humanity House director Barb Button talks about the organization's approach to helping lift people out of poverty, and how community members can help.
Allen's Theatre & Film Department wrapped up their first performance of the season, "True West," this weekend. It was just the latest in a recent series of exceptional shows. The department is building momentum as it attracts more students and collects accolades from across the region.
In this week's episode of "Registered," we speak with director Tricia Stogsdill about what she's building at Allen, and where she hopes to take the program.
In this week's episode of "Registered," Tim Stauffer speaks with U.S. Navy veteran Tom Sayles. Sayles reflects on his military experience, how it changed him and his life after the service, and what being a veteran means to him today.
Lauren Moots started playing volleyball at age 4. Now the head coach at Iola High School, volleyball isn't about winning and losing. It's about becoming a stronger person and developing skills that will lead to success in the real world.
In this week's episode of "Registered," she speaks with the Register's Tim Stauffer about what she learned in her first season, how she and her athletes grew, and her plans for next year.
Dana Daugharthy has a very clear vision: that USD 257 leads the state in college and career readiness. In his new role as Iola High School’s academic counselor, he’s already hard at work.
In this week’s episode of Registered, Tim Stauffer talks with Daugharthy about his progress, obstacles, and what he’s learned three months into the new role.
Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you find podcasts.
The recent layoffs at Iola’s Gates facility shocked many in our community. In this week’s episode of Registered, Thrive Allen County’s economic development director Camille Lavon discusses the state of local business and industry with the Register’s Tim Stauffer.
After these layoffs, how do we move forward? What are local businesses worried about? What are their pain points? What can we do to make sure Iola and Allen County are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future?
Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you find podcasts.
In this week's episode of Registered, Myra Gleason sits down with the Register's Tim Stauffer to explain why she's running for Iola City Council.
Myra and her husband Gabe are the owners of Wild Bloom Coffee in Iola and moved to Iola about three years ago from California. They quickly became involved in the community, and now Myra is seeking a seat on the council currently held by Nich Lohman. Here's our conversation.
Iola City Council Member Nich Lohman represents Iola’s Ward 3, the southwest quadrant of the city. This November, he’s the only representative who faces a challenger; Lohman is running against Myra Gleason. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Lohman joined the council in 2021. In this week’s episode of Registered, he spoke with the Register’s Tim Stauffer about why he’s running again, his priorities, and how to move Iola forward.
In this episode of Registered, longtime Iolan Donna Houser joins Tim Stauffer to talk about how our community has changed over the years, the value Houser sees in being an active part of it, and the changes she feels we need to make.
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