Allen County officials have begun shaping plans for a recycling venture with the City of Iola, Commissioner David Lee announced this week. “We’re not ready to announce it at this time,” County Commissioner David Lee announced at Tuesday’s weekly meeting. “But something is forthcoming.” Lee said the plan should be ready sometime in the next 30 to 45 days. Mitch Garner, director of public works, has had preliminary talks with Iola Mayor Steve French. Those conversations will continue, Lee said. “We may not talk about it publicly over the next two, three or four meetings,” Lee said. “We’re working through some things. We ask those who are enthusiastic about it to please be patient.” County commissioners and Iola City Council members have heard frequently in recent weeks from Allen County Recycling members Dan Davis and Steve Strickler, both of whom have been critical of the city and county’s delay in getting a joint program in place.
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