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IOLA CITY COUNCIL
Iola gets pricey water system master plan By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register
Iola continues to pump out millions of gallons of fresh, safe water each day. But in order to maintain the system’s integrity, city officials have sought a master plan to look at short- and long-term issues that may spring up. On Monday, engineers
with Burns-McDonnell put a price tag on what such a plan would entail. The largest issue facing the city — replacing more than a quarter of the city’s 69 miles of water mains — plus other upgrades to Iola’s three storage tanks put longterm fixes in the $12 million to $17 million price range, engineer Ryan Scott said, “with the lion’s share in wa-
USD 257 BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOE targets bullying policies By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register
The best way to stop bullying is to teach students how to take care of each other, Iola Middle School counselor Stacey Crusinbery told USD 257 board members at their meeting Monday. Crusinbery recapped results of an annual study that asks students across the state about risky behaviors like alcohol and drug use, as well as social and emotional fac-
ter main replacement.” Scott’s diagnosis was part of an hourlong discussion with the Council about strengths and weaknesses of the system, portions of which date back to the early years of the 20th century. Burns-McDonnell’s comprehensive look included a report of daily water deSee WATER | Page A3
Staffing levels under scrutiny By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register
A vacancy in Iola’s code enforcement office will be filled, although City Council members still want a discussion about staffing levels within the city. Council members heard
By TREVOR HOAG The Iola Register
tors like bullying and support from their families, school and community. The Kansas Communities That Care survey helps schools identify areas of need to help schools find programs that can improve students’ lives. Survey results show that 30 percent of Iola Middle School students reported being bullied, an increase of 5 percent from last year. Countywide See BULLYING | Page A3
By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register
Dale Watson for a private performance to celebrate the couple’s 50th anniversary. They decided to See BOWLUS | Page A5
See STAFFING | Page A3
Getting a jump on his dreams
Wulf family to host Bowlus show The Wulf family is planning a party, and they’re willing to share the entertainment. Country music artist Dale Watson will perform a June 26 concert at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, thanks to a donation from the Walter Wulf Jr. family and Monarch Cement Company of Humboldt. The Wulf family is bringing Watson to Allen County
an impassioned plea Monday from Code Enforcement Officer Gregg Hutton about the importance of filling a position vacated earlier this month by the departure of Deanna Helms. Council members suggest-
Iola High School graduate and current K-State student Jack Eyster poses with his faithful feline companion, Buddy. COURTESY PHOTO
Jack Eyster, who graduated from Iola High School last May, has recently earned an Early Admittance Fellowship from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Only 17 students were selected to receive this prestigious honor. When asked what inspired him to pursue a career as a vet, Eyster said that rather than one pivotal experience, there were many, but added, laughing, that he was influenced by “whoever I found on the street and bringing them home for mom and dad to deal with.” Eyster was also inspired to pursue a veterinary career based on his time working at the Iola Animal Clinic, as well as taking part in Future Farmers of America and various livestock competitions. He especially enjoyed “assisting with grooming, learning proper treatment and handling, working with large animals inside and outside, and experience at the sale barn.” One of the benefits of the See EYSTER | Page A5
A somber anniversary for survivors
Morrison thrives in multiple sports
By JAWEED KALEEM Los Angeles Times
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Bolton could roil impeachment trial
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Countries prepare to leave China PAGE A6 Vol. 121, No. 319 Iola, KS 75 Cents
‘Last Hug’ draws warm reception David French signs a copy of his book, “The Last Hug: A Storm Is Coming,” for Sharon Sigg, left, who taught in the Osawatomie school district during French’s long tenure as a teacher, coach and recreation director, while Linda Johnson, a family friend, watches at the Iola Public Library Monday night. French, who grew up in Iola and Moran, gave a presentation about his book, which recounts various struggles during his lifetime that tested, and later reaffirmed, his faith. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS
OSWIECIM, Poland — It was 3 p.m. on Jan. 27, 1945, when the 322nd Rifle Division of the Soviet army entered Auschwitz, unaware of the inhumanity at the concentration camp where Nazis had killed more than 1.1 million people, the vast majority of them Jews. Germans had abandoned the site, leaving 1.2 million pieces of clothing, 7.7 tons of human hair and other personal items stripped from prisoners. Allied soldiers came face-to-face with 7,000 of the weakest inmates not put on death marches — and See AUSCHWITZ | Page A6