Ratepayers feel the strain

Utility bills are higher so far this winter because of a combination of cold weather, increased usage and higher natural gas prices. Assistance programs can help those who qualify.

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February 1, 2023 - 2:41 PM

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If it seems like your utility bill has been higher than normal this winter, you’re right.

“I did see a lot of the bills going out this past month and it concerned me. They did seem to go up quite a bit,” Roxanne Hutton, Iola city clerk, said. 

Hutton cited a trio of factors over the past couple of months that created a perfect storm for higher utility bills: cold weather, increased usage and higher natural gas prices.

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