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Chief under fire for response
Commissioners question Iola Fire Chief about his decisions to call in ambulances from Moran and Humboldt, but not calling in volunteer firefighters for a structure fire last week.
April 14, 2021 - 10:29 AM Fire chief Chase Waggoner responds to questions from commissioners regarding a structure fire last week at the Harmony Health store in Iola, shown at right. Concerns were raised given that volunteer departments from Moran and Humboldt were not called to respond.
Photo by Trevor Hoag / Iola Register
Tempers were running hot during a portion of Tuesday’s county commission meeting.
Commissioners wanted to know how, during a structure fire last week at the Harmony Health store in Iola, the following scenario developed:
Traffic light will again burn bright
City leaders decide to reinstall traffic signals after they re taken down to move a house. Council members cited safety concerns as the reason to put the lights back.
January 26, 2021 - 10:22 AM City crews will reinstall stoplights at U.S. 54 (Madison Avenue) and Buckeye Street after they come down to move a house. City leaders debated whether to keep them down but ultimately agreed with those concerned about safety if the lights were removed.
Photo by Trevor Hoag / Iola Register
The traffic light at the intersection of Buckeye Street and U.S. 54 will eventually go back up, the Iola City Council decided Monday night.