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Danny Sams of LaHarpe avoided injury Thursday morning when his minivan slid across the icy U.S. 54 surface and into a westbound ditch at the north edge of LaHarpe. Helping retrieve the vehicle is Art Pearson of Pearson Towing. Roughly 4 inches of snow fell across much of the area, with pockets of heavier precipitation also evident. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN
Ready to work By the Register staff
Fresh snow covers the Prairie Spirit Trail near Riverside Park.
In an effort to better understand what’s behind today’s worker shortage and what can be done, the Register visited with area human resource managers and those who help prepare and connect potential employees with jobs. Their stories comprise “Ready To Work,” a 16page pullout section inside today’s newspaper.
Tire tracks through the snow and ice glisten as the sun sets near LaHarpe.
Prom dresses for sale as Humboldt fundraiser By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register
HUMBOLDT — With Valentine’s Day in the rear-view mirror, warmer temps just ahead (we hope) and area schools now through their respective Homecoming festivities, high-schoolers have set their sights on prom. A prom dress sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the basement at Humboldt City Hall, 725 Bridge St. The event serves as a fundraiser for Humboldt’s After-Prom activities. “It’s not gonna be perfect. But we hope somebody will continue it if it works well,” said Sarah Lassman, one of the organizers. Volunteers from Humboldt, Iola, Moran, Garnett, Yates Center and Chanute have collected gowns for today’s sale, ranging from topof-the-line brands to other, more affordable options.
Shoes will be sold as well. “There are some beautiful dresses here,” Lassman said. “We have all sorts of sizes and styles, even some with sequins.” Lassman is hopeful to have 100 dresses up for sale, but admits that’s a lofty goal. “It may be a little less than that,” she said. The idea came after spotting various prom-goers attempting to buy or sell used dresses, Lassman said. “There’s just not a lot of interaction,” she said. “I tried to list my daughter’s dress, but then it’s awkward to go to someone’s house and try it on and work out the details.” The basement has a pair of restrooms that will serve as fitting rooms. “We’re hoping to set up another dressing room as well,” Lassman said. Plenty of mirrors will be See PROM | Page A8
A prom dress sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the basement at Humboldt City Hall, 725 Bridge St. PIXABAY.COM
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Taylor Salzwedel has opened Eccentric Nail Studio at 110 S. Jefferson Ave. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS
Confidence? Nailed it By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register
Want a boost of confidence? Get your nails done, said Taylor Salzwedel, owner of Eccentric Nail Studio. “It’s cool to be who you want to be, and nails are such a confidence thing,” she said. “When you get your nails done, you feel good and you get lots of compliments. You deserve to feel confident.” And she’s talking to everyone — even men. “You’re not less of a man because you take care of your feet.” Eccentric Nail Studio, 110 S. Jefferson Ave., is a safe
place for all, Salzwedel said. She’s passionate about showing support and love to everyone. “People should have a place where they can come and not be judged. It’s important to have a place to come in and feel good vibes. This is a safe space,” she said. Salzwedel knows how difficult it can be to discover who you are. And building confidence? Not so easy. She tried to fit in, once upon a time. She wore girly clothes. Grew her hair long. Kept up appearances. Then, she started to experiment with different looks.
“I changed about 100 times. If you look through my photos, you can tell.” In June, she cut her hair. Super short and dark with a pop of platinum. It suits her. She tried on different types of clothes. Started wearing men’s jeans. She can be feminine. She can be masculine. She can be whatever she wants. “I came to terms with myself. I’ve gotten confident in my own skin,” she said. “I enjoy seeing other people feel so confident in what they do. And if I can help them, that means a lot to me.” SALZWEDEL
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