Iolas Larson takes reins of SEK, Inc.
CHANUTE SEK, Inc., a regional economic development organization, met in Chanute with more than 30 members last week, The Chanute Tribune reported. New president Lonnie Larson, with Sonic Equipment Co., Iola, took the reins. The board hopes to hire a paid executive director to be the public face of the group, visiting businesses and recruiting members while working remotely. The organization began in the 1950s and includes leaders from 12 counties, representing a population of more than 200,000.
County buys drone
GARNETT Anderson Countys Emergency Management department plans to use a federal grant to purchase a drone to use in emergencies like pipeline incidents, The Anderson County Review reported. Responders faced a situation in 2017, when a gas line near Welda caused a spectacular fire, shooting flaming gas several stories into the air. A thermal imaging camera with extensive zoom capability will allow the unit to get perspective from a safe distance.
Students honored for STEM work
PARSONS Middle school students in Parsons are among the nations 250 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a nationwide STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) competition for students in grades six through 12, The Parsons Sun reported. The students are working to analyze and fix the erosion and flooding problems on the west side of the school. Water accumulates there when it rains.
Computer causes tax statement errors
ERIE Neosho County officials need to correct up to 8,000 tax statements sent out in November because of computer errors, The Chanute Tribune reported. Commissioners spoke with a representative of the countys software supplier by conference call, and at one point a commissioner raised his voice and expressed his displeasure as he demanded the company send at least 10 employees to fix the problem. Taxpayers are asked to review statements and call the treasurer with questions.
Volunteers send 200 care packages
BURLINGTON The Friends of Coffey Health System compiled 200 care packages to send to soldiers and canine units stationed around the globe, according to The Coffey County Republican. Its a record number for the group, which began the care package effort in 2008. Their grand total since then is 1,170. Most of the packages were sent to seven local soldiers and their troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait and South Korea.
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