Iola News

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.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Bruce Brown

Friday, August 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 22, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be lowered at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities in honor of 18th Judicial District Division 10 Judge Bruce Brown who passed away on Thursday,... Read More.

Senator Marshall Hosts Roundtable Focused on Law Enforcement Officers’ Mental Health

Thursday, August 21

WICHITA, Kan. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) hosted a roundtable in Wichita with law enforcement officers, first responders, and mental health professionals to explore ways all agencies can work together to address the mental health needs of all first responders.... Read More.

Floodplain Mapping Appeal Process Underway for Allen, Neosho Counties

Wednesday, August 20

Appeal periods are now open with the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources on proposed floodplain maps for Allen and Neosho counties. The Allen County map was released for public review in November 2023 with the Neosho County Map released in August... Read More.

Chanute Police Arrest Two Men in Separate Cases

Wednesday, August 20

CHANUTE, Kan. — Chanute Police made two arrests Tuesday in separate cases, each involving multiple chargesOne of the arrests was the result of an investigation into child sex crimes launched in March. 21-year-old Dakota Pearson of Chanute was taken into custody on suspicion of... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto

Wednesday, August 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

Area Students Receive American FFA Degrees

Tuesday, August 19

Five area FFA members are among 75 from Kansas who will be presented the American FFA Degree at the 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo later this year.The American FFA Degree, the organization's highest honor, recognizes the effort members apply towards their... Read More.

KAB Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Monday, August 18

The KAB is excited and proud to announce our Hall of Fame inductees, class of 2025! The Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the KAB. Recipients of the KAB Hall of Fame Award are individuals who have attained... Read More.

NCCC BOT Opens Sale of COPs for Auditorium Renovation

Monday, August 18

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its August 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and... Read More.