Registered

Cynthia Carr probably taught your parents, too

July 2nd, 2020  |  26 mins 16 secs

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In today’s episode, Richard Luken sits down with Cynthia Carr, longtime Iola Middle School librarian, LaHarpe city council member, and co-owner of the RV Park in LaHarpe.

We took some time to talk about her experiences as an educator, her perspective on LaHarpe’s recent progress and the work still to be done in the Allen County community.

"We felt the knee on our neck."

June 24th, 2020  |  32 mins 16 secs

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Ana Davis took the stage at Iola’s June 7th rally for Black Lives. Although seemingly a shy soul, Ana delivered a powerful and impassioned speech, insisting we have no time to waste creating a better world for our children. Her youngest son Mack, age 12, stood by her side.

Almost two weeks later, on Juneteenth, Tim Stauffer spoke with her about her experiences growing up as a Black American and living in Iola, her thoughts about what needs to change, and how, amidst the tireless struggle for justice, she finds joy.

If not me, then who?

June 21st, 2020  |  41 mins 15 secs

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In recent weeks, Daniel and Nicole Schowengerdt of Iola have taken an increasingly active role in fighting for racial justice by attending marches, creating petitions and having tough--but necessary--conversations with friends and family.

Tim Stauffer sits down to talk with the couple about motivates them, how they discuss racism with their children and the road our country has left to travel.

Voices from the Black Lives Matter rally in Iola

June 8th, 2020  |  36 mins 45 secs

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Yesterday, on June 7th, over 250 people attended a rally on Iola's square in support of Black Lives Matter, using the event to stand against racism, express solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, and to commemorate the death of George Floyd.

Register staff were in attendance speaking with demonstrators about why they were there and what needs to change. Here are their voices.

Now more than ever, Lisse Regehr sees an Allen County that’s coming together

April 27th, 2020  |  30 mins 39 secs

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Register reporter Trevor Hoag, editor Susan Lynn and Tim Stauffer sit down with Lisse Regehr, the CEO of Thrive Allen County, to discuss what she’s hearing from Allen County businesses and individuals in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and what Thrive is doing to help.

Erica Stoll and LaHarpe's bet on new housing

December 26th, 2019  |  19 mins 19 secs

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Erica Stoll and Richard Luken, both of LaHarpe Pride, and Marcia Davis of Thrive Allen County, discuss LaHarpe's latest effort to bring new housing to town.

Linda Womelsdorf

October 18th, 2019  |  9 mins 12 secs

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Tim Stauffer sits down with Linda Womelsdorf to talk about her role as the Health and Wellness Director of LaHarpe, KS.

Sonny and Sandy Northcutt

September 20th, 2019  |  10 mins 6 secs

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Hosts Richard Luken and Tim Stauffer sit down with Sonny and Sandy Northcutt.

Richard Luken

April 11th, 2019  |  10 mins

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For our second episode, we sat down with longtime LaHarpe Pride member (and Register reporter) Richard Luken.

Rosetta Greathouse

April 2nd, 2019  |  9 mins 48 secs

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REAL Talk with Rosetta Greathouse.