Richard Luken

Richard has been a part of the Register family since 1994. Richard covers general news and, on occasion, sports. A native of Moran, Richard came to the paper while still a student at Allen Community College. With mentors former publisher Emerson Lynn Jr. and former veteran reporter Bob Johnson at the ready, Richard learned how to be a star reporter. Over the span of his 28 years his news beats have included school board meetings for Districts 257 and 258, as well as Allen Community College trustee meetings. He’s also routinely covered city council meetings for Iola, Humboldt, LaHarpe and Moran. He’s covered floods, wrecks, true crime — everything from heart-warming to heart-breaking stories. For his work, Richard has consistently won top awards in statewide competitions year after year. Outside the office, he enjoys sports, reading and keeping up with the kids and grandkids.

  • A captivating tale of love and loss
    In Greek mythology, the story of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of love and loss, along with doses of…
    October 29, 2026

  • Happy (haunted) trails to you
    Jordyn Spillman plans to offer some spooky fun Saturday evening at the Lehigh Portland Trail. Spillman is spearheading an…
    October 29, 2026

  • Monarch celebrates first responders
    First responders from Humboldt, Iola and Allen County law enforcement, fire/EMS and communications departments were treated to a chicken…
    October 29, 2026

  • Spooky fun ahead
    Riverside Park will be packed with Halloween fun, candy, costumes and decorated trunks Saturday for the The Iola Area…
    October 28, 2026

  • Marmaton Valley to discuss bond proposals
    MORAN — A community meeting Tuesday will offer Marmaton Valley USD 256 patrons an opportunity to hear about and…
    October 28, 2026

  • Christmas lights already? Yep!
    Youngsters likely will still be on their sugar high from sacks full of Halloween candy Sunday morning. Nevertheless, Iolan…
    October 28, 2026

  • City poised to raise electric rates
    Iola City Council members are poised to increase electric rates and/or meter fees in order to help replenish the…
    October 27, 2026

  • Iolan seeks to salvage damaged home
    Kim Folk, who owns one of Iola’s oldest homes at 302 East St., is applying for $700,000 in Community…
    October 27, 2026

  • College to streamline administrative roles
    As Allen Community College grapples with the statewide trend of declining enrollment, the college is making several organizational changes…
    October 26, 2026

  • A steeple that stands tall; a history that runs deep
    SAVONBURG — Rhett Allee remembers the first time he paid a visit to Savonburg’s iconic Friends Home Lutheran Church….
    October 23, 2026

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