Filing deadline nears for cities, school boards

Folks running for city or school board seats have until noon June 1 to file. Among those who have filed for re-election is Iola Mayor Steve French.
by Richard Luken
Published: May 24, 2023
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Folks running for city or school board seats have until noon June 1 to file. Among those who have filed for re-election is Iola Mayor Steve French.

Iola Mayor Steve French is seeking another term in office.

French is among those who have filed for various city and school board seats in Allen County.

The deadline to file is fast approaching. Applicants have until noon June 1 to do so.

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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