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Linn County Tornado Rated EF-1 Ottawa Tornado at EF-2

Tuesday, April 14

The tornado that formed Monday night about two miles southeast of Blue Mound has been rated as an EF-I on the Enhanced Fujita Scale by a survey crew from the National Weather Service office in Pleasant Hill. This tornado, which injured two people,... Read More.

USD 418 to Interview First Superintendent Finalist Today

Tuesday, April 14

The first of three finalists to be the new Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 will be interviewed later today (Tuesday). Ty Rhodes is currently Assistant Superintendent of USD 418 and is in his second year with the district. Prior to that,... Read More.

Linn County Confirms Storm Damage, Injuries from Monday Tornado

Tuesday, April 14

Linn County officials this morning confirmed multiple structures were destroyed last night in the path of tornadoes Monday night that stretched from south of Blue Mound to east of Pleasanton. Minor injuries were also reported from the storm. County staff are conducting... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Signage, Hears Reports Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14

Allen County Economic Development and the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce are working to promote shopping in businesses being impacted by a waterline replacement project along the Madison Street side of the Square. Economic Development director Camille Lavon discussed this with Allen County... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Approved Wastewater Plant Bonds, Katy Field Demolition

Tuesday, April 14

The Chanute City Commission Monday adopted resolutions authorizing a Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and issuance of the first part of the bond financing for it. The nearly $30 million project will be funded through three separate issues over the next three years in order... Read More.

USD 418 Board Authorizes Bond Sale, Hears Updates on Elementary Transition

Tuesday, April 14

Last night, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education approved a resolution to authorize the sale of $89.5 million in bonds, which voters approved last month in a two-part election. Dustin Avey from Piper Sandler (the bond firm the district is working with), reviewed some... Read More.

Ottawa Hit by Monday Night Tornado, Other Storms Impact Region

Monday, April 13

Severe storms impacted parts of eastern Kansas Monday evening, with a tornado hitting Ottawa just after 7:30 PM. This was from a severe storm that developed to the west of Emporia, going through parts of Lyon and Osage counties, eventually producing a tornado that... Read More.

Allen Community College Red Devil Gala set for May 1

Monday, April 13

Allen Community College will host the 2026 Red Devil Gala on Friday, May 1, at 415 W. Madison Ave. in Iola, as a fundraiser benefiting Allen Community College Advancement. The annual event plays a critical role in generating scholarship dollars and expanding opportunities for... Read More.

McPherson County Receives Draft Report on Moundridge Area TEAP Study

Monday, April 13

McPherson County Public Works has received a draft report on a TEAP study by the Kansas Department of Transportation on two intersections near Moundridge including Arrowhead Road and Old 81 Highway just west of Moundridge where there was a double-fatality accident last summer. ... Read More.

KSFM Holding Meetings on Kansas Fire Code Updates

Sunday, April 12

Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should... Read More.

Meetings on Kansas Fire Code Updates Planned in Iola, Ottawa

Sunday, April 12

Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should be... Read More.

Meeting on Updating Kansas Fire Codes Tuesday in McPherson

Sunday, April 12

Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should... Read More.