Except for those who deal with the numbers on a frequent basis, how property taxes are figured can be complicated.The process contains two main components: appraised value, often called market value of a property because…

On Friday, President Donald Trump waged war on Islam when he banned the admission of refugees, immigrants and visitors from seven specific Mideast countries to the United States. It’s a message of hate, and worse,…

I’m as bad as anyone when it comes to blowing hot air. I’ll rant and rave, but only in the safety of friends. Sometimes I’ll fire off an email or vent on social media, but…

A friend mentioned he wanted to write a letter to the Register, to take issue with a decision made by Iola’s council. It is his right, I allowed, but recommended he rethink the proposal. Long…

Susan Lynn,You know Dave Jackson is right. When POTUS BO was inaugurated you subjected your readers to gushing and shameless fanfare of his every word.  In short, you are a narrow-minded political bigot.  The Rev.…

Sometimes what is obvious and draws public attention doesn’t tell the full story. So it is with the state budget for fiscal 2018, starting July 1.In his budget proposal Gov. Sam Brownback recommended once again…

Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, has many educators screaming foul. Her nomination, said American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, “makes it loud and clear that her education policy will focus on…

Lately I have found myself giving little pep talks to the Canada geese I see making the winter rounds among local farm ponds.  I have been looking at the stars.  I have been taking photos…

More than 3,000 demonstrations were held all across the world Saturday — London, Paris, Antarctica, New York, Washington, D.C., Topeka, Kansas City — in salute to women’s rights. Why the amazing turnouts?Because women — and…

For the last couple of months I’ve focused on looking through thousands of negatives and photos for The Register’s upcoming “Chronicles of Allen County, 1946-2000.” It’s not as bad as it may sound to some,…