Iola News

City of Garnett Approves 2026 Budget, Commission Approves FAA Airport Improvement Grants for Future Runway Expansion Project

Wednesday, August 27

GARNETT CITY, Kan. — Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2026 budget that will basically be revenue neutral. The amount of property taxes raised in the budget is 27 dollars more than levied for 2025, the budget has a projected levy rate one thousandth... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Budgets and Discusses Road Maintenance and Community Development

Wednesday, August 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission Tuesday evening approved the budgets for the county, three fire districts and two sewer districts and the resolutions for each to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. During public hearings on the budgets, there was considerable discussion... Read More.

Skull Identified as Erie Man Reported Missing in 2016

Tuesday, August 26

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — A skull discovered In February 2023 along the Neosho River had been confirmed as that of an Erie Man who disappeared over 9 ½ years ago.Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said in a release Tuesday a DNA analysis has confirmed... Read More.

Iola City Council Approves 2026 Budget and Related Resolution to Exceed RNR

Tuesday, August 26

IOLA, Kan. — With minimal comment, the Iola City Council Monday approved a 2026 budget and a related resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for this budget. The budget calls for an increase of about seven tenths of a mill in the property... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Addressed about Electric Rate Hike at Monday Night Meeting

Tuesday, August 26

CHANUTE, Kan. — A half dozen citizens addressed the Chanute City Commission Monday night on the 6.5 percent increase in electric rates it approved Aug. 11, part of which is proposed to be used for new police and fire communication equipment. This increase is... Read More.

Evergy Urges Safety Around Electricity this Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, August 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The unofficial end to summer is approaching. Evergy urges families to be safe around electricity this coming Labor Day Weekend.Whether picnics or outdoor yardwork, here are steps families can take to be safe:When hosting a party, keep guests away... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Awards Finalists Named

Monday, August 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Thrive Allen County announced Monday the finalists for the 18th Annual Award Celebration.Finalists in the Education category of Haile Luken, Dug Kerr and the Allen Entrepreneurship Series.Recreation finalists are Allen County Country Club, Biblesta, and Iola Community Theatre. The finalists... Read More.

Iola Area Population Mostly Steady Over the Past Year

Monday, August 25

Recent estimates from the Kansas Division of Budget indicate most counties in the area are holding their own when it comes to population. The 2024 estimates recently released indicate the state as a whole saw a population increase of 30,600, ten times that from... Read More.

One Person in Allen County Loses $13K through Countywide Scam

Monday, August 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. —The Allen County Sheriff's Office recently took another scam report where an "elderly" person lost some $13,000. It could have been worse though.After receiving an alert on their cell phone and calling the number, a confident and convincing official-sounding person explained... Read More.

Allen County Commission to Discuss 2026 Budget and Levy Adjustments at Upcoming Meeting

Sunday, August 24

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission will hold hearings on their proposed 2026 budget Tuesday evening at 6:30 at part of the regular meeting at the Courthouse that begins at 6. The Commission usually holds an evening meeting the third Tuesday of... Read More.

Fatal Collision in Wilson County Claims One Life, Injures Two

Sunday, August 24

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and two others injured in a Saturday afternoon crash north of Fredonia. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Shirley Martin, 82, of Buffalo.Martin was Southbound on Harper Road when she failed to stop at... Read More.

Iola City Council to Hold Budget Hearing Monday

Friday, August 22

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council will conduct 2026 budget and revenue neutral rate hearings as part of Monday evening's meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building.The proposed budget calls for about a seven tenths of a mill increase in the... Read More.