Iola News

Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Launches 2026 Grant Program

Thursday, January 29

Now in its’ second year, program awarded $262K in 2025 MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative has opened applications for a grant program that awarded more than one quarter of a million dollars last year to support local and regional food systems throughout... Read More.

SEKMHC Trustees Suspend Fawson Following State Legislative Appearance

Wednesday, January 28

The embattled head of the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center based in Iola was suspended from his position on Monday by the organization’s board of trustees, only days after testifying to a Kansas House Legislative Committee about operations and controversies surrounding his organization. SEKMHC board... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Sarah Bell, Kansas Museum of History

Wednesday, January 28

What is Kansas? Why Kansas? Those are fundamental questions that demand thought and reflection, and would benefit from a place to learn and share the history of our state. Such a place exists at the Kansas Museum of History, which recently reopened after a multi-million... Read More.

Registration Open for K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference

Wednesday, January 28

Two-day event aims to connect science with on-farm decisions MANHATTAN, Kan. — Registration is now open for the 2026 K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Conference, a two-day virtual event designed to connect the latest agronomy research from Kansas State University with practical, on-farm... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Praise Crews on Snow Removal Efforts

Tuesday, January 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Snow removal efforts went well in Allen County over the weekend. Road and Bridge Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins gave Allen County Commissioners an update on that Tuesday, and said they had crews out all weekend. Commissioner John Brocker said he'd been... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.

Kansas Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Cold Stress Ahead of Winter Storm

Friday, January 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Cattle producers in Kansas and the Midwest are urged to be prepared and use common sense as a major winter storm is expected to bring subzero temperatures, strong winds and up to a foot of snow across parts of the... Read More.

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Thursday, January 22

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch Issued for All of Southeast Kansas Friday Afternoon into Early Sunday

Wednesday, January 21

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of southeast Kansas starting in most areas Friday afternoon into early Sunday morning, and an extreme cold watch is also up from Friday morning into early Monday morning for Allen, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson counties. Snow... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Receives $1.4M Affordable Housing Grant for Allen County Home Rehabilitation Project

Wednesday, January 21

IOLA, Kan. — Thrive Allen County, Iola, KS, was awarded $1.4M through FHLBank Topeka’s 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP). This year $33.9 million in AHP grants were made in partnership with FHLBank Topeka’s member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The member... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

Tuesday, January 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. RWD 15 includes a small area on the northwest edge of Iola, generally... Read More.