40 Years Ago
August 1978
Iola city commissioners put off making a commitment yesterday on whether to help property owners have access to a federal subsidized flood insurance program. Federally subsidized flood insurance is more than a year old but a final commitment on the part of local governing bodies isnt necessary until next month. More than $750,000 worth of flood insurance, with premiums at a fraction of the cost they would be in the commercial market, is in effect among homeowners here. If the city doesnt join the program the policies will be canceled.…
