Bob Johnson – The Iola Register

Bob Johnson has been with the Register since July 1964, including the past few years in a less demanding role. He continues to write his Saturday column at Week’s End, which began in 1972, and occasionally other things. During Bob’s tenure he has written sports, features, general news and editorials. He often has supported his writing with photographs. His institutional knowledge of what occurred in the past is a valuable asset for the Register and its reporters’ mission to tell the story of Iola and Allen County.
  • A field guide for hunting for Allen County artifacts

    Rural areas in Allen County are a veritable source of opportunities for hobbyists and those who like to include…
    October 20, 2026
  • Ugly? Sure. But buzzards aren’t all bad

    At first look, turkey vultures, known colloquially as buzzards, are a study in how a large bird can soar…
    October 6, 2026
  • Herding cattle goes high tech

    MILDRED — Dogs wear collars, but cows don’t. Or do they? In pastures near Mildred they do, in a…
    September 22, 2026
  • Orcutt museum relics find new home

    HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Historical Society Museum’s revival of the Orcutt Backyard Museum took another step forward Monday morning. …
    September 9, 2026
  • Shrouded, but no mystery

    Humboldt’s main water tower at the intersection of New York and 7th Street is encased with huge tarps while…
    September 8, 2026
  • Corn harvest looks strong; soybeans not so much

    Though prolonged hot and dry weather have had a visible effect on the area’s two main cash crops, corn…
    August 27, 2026
  • Rest assured: Caretakers stay busy maintaining Humboldt cemetery

    HUMBOLDT — Cindy Holinsworth, sexton at Humboldt’s Mount Hope Cemetery since 2022, has a vision for the cemetery. Some…
    August 19, 2026
  • A look back at Mount Hope’s origins

    Humboldt’s first attempt at establishing a cemetery arose in 1866 when a board of trustees was established and bought…
    August 19, 2026
  • A lot of color

    For a number of years a right of passage for Humboldt High seniors has been reserved parking stalls just…
    August 17, 2026
  • Gates celebrates 50 years in Iola

    Gates Corporation had more than a picnic and games Saturday in Riverside Park. The event recognized the company’s 50th…
    August 10, 2026