Street crews ready for snow, winter weather

Published: December 28, 2011

This week’s forecast of clear weather and temperatures reaching the 60s belies the volatile nature of winter weather, Dan Leslie warned Iola City Council members Monday night.

Leslie, Iola’s street and alley superintendent, spelled out how he and his crew of eight likely will respond to inclement weather.

City trucks usually aren’t dispatched if snow accumulations of less than 3 inches are expected, Leslie said, unless high winds affect visibility or cause unusual drifting.

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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