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THE IOLA REGISTER Locally owned since 1867

www.iolaregister.com

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Lawmakers draft new tax hike proposal By JOHN HANNA The Associated Press

Iola High School’s Glenn Riddle, left, and Ella Taylor perform their state-qualifying pieces at Monday’s Forensics Showcase at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

IHS forensics students showcase skills By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

Iola High School’s storied forensics team featured another solid season in 2017. Perhaps too successful. Of the 39 participants in competitive speaking or acting this spring, IHS churned out 32 state-qualifying events, a record for drama

instructor Regina Chriestenson. Unfortunately, schools are limited to 16 entries at the upcoming State Speech and Drama Championships. So that meant some tough choices. The students will compete at the state competition Saturday at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka.

A community send-off is planned for 1 p.m. Friday in the alley behind the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. MONDAY’S showcase offered the public a glimpse at many of the entries IHS will take to the state event. Eleven of the 16 entries were put on display as part of a fundraiser for the foren-

sics program. Performing were: — Aaron Terhune, with his oral interpretation of poetry piece, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” — Zach Cokely and Lexie Vega, duet acting, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” — Isaiah Wicoff, informaSee FORENSICS | Page A3

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators jumpstarted work Monday on raising income taxes to fix the state budget by drafting a new proposal that’s similar to one Republican Gov. Sam Brownback vetoed weeks ago. The new proposal would roll back personal income tax cuts championed by Brownback in 2012 and 2013 to close projected budget gaps totaling more than $885 million through June 2019. It would hike rates and return Kansas to having three tax brackets, with a top rate of 5.45 percent instead of 4.6 percent for the state’s wealthiest filers. Lawmakers believe the See TAX HIKE | Page A6

College planners lay out strategic road map By RICK DANLEY The Iola Register

John Masterson

Every five years for the last quarter century, Allen Community College President John Masterson has convened a series of meetings with the purpose of creating a five-

54 Fitness ceremony Sat. Moran’s new fitness center, 54 Fitness, will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday. Healthy snacks will be provided by area churches and Moran Manor will provide bottled water. Registrations will be taken and exercise equipment will be demonstrated. The first day of operation is yet to be determined because city council members are awaiting the installation of a security system by CDL Electric Company. Membership cost is $10 per household and residents of Moran may have the membership fees included in their monthly utility bill. Anyone outside of Moran

business owners, economic development leaders, nonprofit heads, city government players and others with any stake in the community college. According to Masterson, most of the objectives set out in the 2012 planning session —

to retain an architect to help develop a “facilities master plan,” for example, or efforts toward a comprehensive upgrade of the school’s technology profile — have been met and are proceeding according See COLLEGE | Page A3

Moving to ACRH a joint decision By SHELLIE SMITLEY The Iola Register

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday to mark the grand opening of 54 Fitness. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAMARIS KUNKLER/THRIVE ALLEN COUNTY

may join and pay the membership fee at the City Hall or by leaving it in the City Hall’s drop box. The fitness center will be open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight once the security system is installed. There is an additional $10 fee for the swipe entry system.

Teacher under investigation Iola police officers are investigating an alleged battery involving a student and teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. The incident reportedly occurred Wednesday, according to IPD reports.

year strategic plan that will highlight the college’s top goals and identify the best means of achieving them. Participants, about 50 in all, are drawn from various segments of local civic life: ACC trustees, administration, faculty, students, but also area

The instructor, whose name has not been released, was placed Monday on administrative leave while the investigation takes place. Jack Koehn, USD 257 superintendent of schools, declined to comment.

Quote of the day Vol. 119, No. 131

Patients traveling out of the area to get treatment for their orthopedic ailments might be relieved to know there is a new guy in town, Dr. Terry Schwab. Schwab is an orthopedic surgeon, treating ailments of the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments including sportsand work-related injuries in patients of all ages. Originally from Hooper, Neb., Schwab said he is excited about providing orthopedic services in Allen County. “I like working in small towns and small hospitals,” he said. “I grew up in the Midwest and it’s just a different type of patient. Much more friendly, much easier to take Dr. Terry Schwab is an orthopedic surgeon who signed on with care of.” Allen County Regional Hospital April 3. REGISTER/SHELLIE SMITLEY Schwab was affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Scott from 2009 until March, and residency in Orlando, Fla. degree in broadcasting. Their signed on with Allen County The father of four will con- eldest son, Zach, 25, works for Regional Hospital April 3. He tinue to live in Fort Scott with the Kansas State Gaming and earned his chemistry/biology his wife of 29 years, Kim, a Racing Commission. Ethan, undergraduate degree from former Radio City Music Hall 23, is a tax auditor for the the University of Nebraska, Rockette. Their daughter Ab- State of Arkansas and SavanKearney, and attended medi- bey, 17, is home schooled and nah, 21, will graduate Saturcal school at the University of plans to attend Pittsburg day from Calvary Bible ColNebraska. He completed his State University and earn a lege.

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