Crews clear trees near state park

Iola city crews cleared trees alongside Montana Road in preparation for the new Lehigh Portland State Park.

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December 19, 2024 - 1:19 PM

City crews clear trees Wednesday along Montana Road in preparation for a power line to the new Lehigh Portland State Park. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register

City of Iola crews were busy clearing trees alongside Montana Road in the ongoing preparation of Lehigh Portland State Park Wednesday morning. 

“They are clearing some road right-of-way to make way for a power line,” explained Assistant City Administrator Corey Schinstock. “They are just about finished.”

After the clearing is done, the city’s involvement with the park preparation will be complete. Schinstock anticipates the installation of the power line will take about two weeks.

Iola Industries purchased over 500 acres of land in 1971 when the…

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