After a 50-plus year run, cartoonist Tom Batiuk retired his cartoon strip “Funky Winkerbean” effective Dec. 31, 2022, according to King Features Syndicate, from which the Register obtains its comics. In its replacement, the Register…

The monthly meeting of the Square B 4-H Club was held Dec. 12 at the Kansas State University Extension office in Iola. President Abigail Meiwes called the meeting to order. Flag salute and 4-H pledge…

Prairie Dell 4-H Club members went Christmas caroling at Heartland Meadows on Dec. 5, after which they hosted their regular monthly meeting. Members also rang the Salvation Army bell at Iola Walmart Sunday. During the…

LAHARPE — Bingo is canceled at the VFW Post in LaHarpe this Friday as well as next Friday, Dec. 30, according to Maggie Barnett.

President’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) From Iola — Cynthia F. Ballin, Caiden E. Cloud, Braxton A. Curry, Brooklyn M. Ellis, Jasmine M. Ledford, Maci J. Miller, Leah J. Mueller, McKenna D. Orear, Adrianne N. Reynolds,…

All A’s: Third grade Bodee M. Allen, Jayden H. Brady, Rollyn M. Burgett, Lance “Tripp” Carlson, Gracie L. Chapman, Jaci K. Daniels, Novella F. Johnson, Annabelle A. Koch, Maxton T. Mueller, Kodi N. Page, Jax…

Iola Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Troop 55 serenade passersby from the Allen County Courthouse bandstand with Christmas carols Tuesday evening, braving a cold north wind in the process.  Pack 55 will host a…

The Sunflower Quilters’ Guild will not have a meeting in December. The opportunity quilt went to B.J. Webber of Bella Vista, Ark.

The Unity Club learned about trees during a presentation by Karen Lee at the meeting on Dec. 12 at the home of Ellen Thompson.  Nine members were present for a short business meeting before Lee…

Library programs continue in a festive vein next week, beginning with a free holiday movie suitable for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting room next to the parking lot.  Refreshments will be…