August 2000
Robbie Atkins and Walt Regehr, Jr. won their races in the Aug. 1 primary. Atkins was nominated for sheriff and Regehr for the third district county commission seat by county Republicans.
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Angela Henry is project director of the 21st Century Community Learning Center which will provide activities for half an hour before school and two sessions after school. The project is funded over the next three years with a $2.16 million federal grant. Henry said her goal was to provide a safe, drug-free place for students who need extra help with studies.
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HUMBOLDT — Robin Christian was sworn in as the postmaster.
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Iola Middle School students who behave in class and get good grades will see benefits in more ways than one this year. Students who meet criteria are given Renaissance Champion cards. The program will provide prizes and privileges throughout the school year.
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Jim Gilpin told Iola Rotarians about local efforts to make affordable housing available to Iolans and people who would like to move here. The focus of his presentation Thursday was the Rural Technical Assistance Program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka.
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City commissioners expect to spend at least $8 million to build a new water plant and they took a first major step in that direction when they signed a contract with Professional Engineering Consultants of Wichita.
