Friday has been declared as Sid Fleming Day in Iola, in honor of the outgoing city administrator.
Fleming announced earlier this year his resignation, effective Friday. He will become the next city manager in Paola.
“I want to thank the mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve,” Fleming said at Monday’s City Council meeting. “I’ve enjoyed cultivating partnerships and living and working in the community.”
With Fleming’s departure, Council members announced Monday the appointment of Assistant City Administrator Corey Schinstock as interim administrator.
A search for Fleming’s replacement is ongoing.
The Council hopes to have a replacement sometime later this year.
Schinstock has been with the city since 1995, and has been assistant city administrator for more than 10 years.
COUNCIL members also honored Iola High School junior Logan Brown, declaring Monday as Logan Brown Day.
Brown won the school’s first ever state wrestling championship Feb. 29 in Salina, winning the last two matches in dramatic fashion.
Councilman Gene Myrick noted Brown’s success on the mat parallels his work in the classroom, where the IHS junior sports a 3.4 grade-point average.
“You’re an inspiration to a lot of youngsters,” Myrick said.
