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City broadens energy portfolio - The Iola Register
Nov 13, 2024 · The most recent proposal that was declined occurred in 2022. Mayor Steve French and council member Jon Wells look over an energy proposal during Tuesday evening’s council meeting. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register. That proposal from Priority Power was presented to the council by Shreve and included options for a 2-megawatt or 4-megawatt generating plant.
String dreams - The Iola Register
Dec 19, 2024 · The high school advanced orchestra, above, played a medley of tunes from “The Nutcracker.” From left, Mosiah Fawson, Zeddicus Pruett, Luis Fernando Torres-Avila and Logan Huff. Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register Iola middle and high school orchestra students presented their winter concert ...
Rookies to reopen downtown bar - The Iola Register
Oct 10, 2024 · Rookies plans to reopen its downtown building in early November. A kitchen fire closed the business in August 2023, and owners opened a restaurant at a new location on North State Street. The two locations will offer different experiences. A downtown bar is returning after a one-year hiatus.
Monarch’s green transition on track - The Iola Register
Nov 29, 2024 · A solar farm near Monarch Cement Company is a joint effort with Evergy Energy Solutions to offset the company's energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The solar farm is expected to replace about one-third of the electrical demand for Monarch. HUMBOLDT — Progress on Monarch Cement
Family escapes house fire - The Iola Register
Nov 14, 2024 · The cause of a house fire at 911 S. Washington Ave. has not been announced. The family was at home when the blaze started and escaped unharmed. Fire crews battled a house fire early Wednesday evening at 911 S. Washington Ave. in Iola. The family, home at the time the blaze started, escaped unharm
Serving the community - The Iola Register
Nov 21, 2024 · Wesley United Methodist Church offered its annual holiday meal Wednesday evening. About 20 volunteers cooked, distributed and delivered the meals. Wesley United Methodist Church volunteers served around 500 Thanksgiving dinners to community members Wednesday evening. Spearheaded by Barba
Growing career options - The Iola Register
Nov 27, 2024 · USD 257's Career and Technical Education programs continue to expand and involve more businesses and groups in the community. Last week introduced Career Conversations between business professionals and students. Iola’s middle and high school Career and Technical Education programs keep growing,
Breakfast break - The Iola Register
Nov 27, 2024 · Volunteers are helping feed about 68 Allen Community College students who remain on campus over the holiday break. Musa Abdelgadir, of Sudan, a sophomore studying psychology, is one of about 68 Allen Community College students who remain on campus during the Thanksgiving break. Volunteers
Transition: New sheriff outlines plan - The Iola Register
Nov 12, 2024 · Sheriff-elect Anthony Maness gave commissioners an update on his transition plan. He already has employee meetings scheduled and is seeking guidance about hiring an undersheriff. Meanwhile, commissioners discussed possible changes to meeting times. Anthony Maness, Allen County Sheriff-elect, spok