Keeping science mad (and fun)

A number of simple, but still enticing, experiments kept students in awe during science assemblies in Iola, courtesy of Iola Reads and the Mad Science of Greater Kansas City.
“Jetpack” Jason Kuceric drops an egg onto a net held by Iola Middle School students Carter Ashworth, left, and Olivia Weber during a “Mad Science” assembly at IMS Tuesday. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
by Richard Luken
Published: October 29, 2025
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A number of simple, but still enticing, experiments kept students in awe during science assemblies in Iola, courtesy of Iola Reads and the Mad Science of Greater Kansas City.

Who knew learning about Sir Isaac Newton could be so much fun?

Iola middle school and elementary school students were treated to hands-on lessons Tuesday afternoon, courtesy of “Jetpack” Jason Kuceric of Mad Science of Greater Kansas City, an organization dedicated to providing hands-on, interactive educational and entertainment programs to spark interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in children.

Kuceric demonstrated each of Newton’s three laws of motion, using simple but effective props.

Richard Luken

Richard has been a part of the Register family since 1994. Richard covers general news and, on occasion, sports. A native of Moran, Richard came to the paper while still a student at Allen Community College. With mentors former publisher Emerson Lynn Jr. and former veteran reporter Bob Johnson at the ready, Richard learned how to be a star reporter. Over the span of his 28 years his news beats have included school board meetings for Districts 257 and 258, as well as Allen Community College trustee meetings. He’s also routinely covered city council meetings for Iola, Humboldt, LaHarpe and Moran. He’s covered floods, wrecks, true crime — everything from heart-warming to heart-breaking stories. For his work, Richard has consistently won top awards in statewide competitions year after year. Outside the office, he enjoys sports, reading and keeping up with the kids and grandkids.

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