Iola News

Chanute City Commision Approves Electric Rate Hike to Fund Radio Replacement, City Budget

Wednesday, August 13

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission Monday approved what will for the average electric bill be a 6.5 percent increase. The just under one cent hike will be used in part to fund replacement of radios for the Police and Fire Departments, which is... Read More.

Governor Kelly Proclaims August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month

Tuesday, August 12

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Aug. 1, 2025) — In recognition of the important role farmers’ markets play in Kansas communities, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month.In both urban centers and rural communities, farmers’ markets give consumers access to fresh, locally grown produce... Read More.

Allen County Commission Gives Final Approval to Change County’s Emergency Notification System, Hear Presentation on Iola Community Conversation

Tuesday, August 12

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning gave final approval for a change in the emergency notification system the county uses. Last week Emergency Management Director Jason Trego presented a proposal from Genasys, which would provide a product that would be better... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Tuesday, August 12

The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $157 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance... Read More.

Two Injured in Three Vehicle Crash South of Iola Monday

Monday, August 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Two people received serious injuries in a three vehicle crash late this morning on US 169 about a half mile south of the NW Minnesota Road interchange south of Iola.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a car driven by Anthony... Read More.

Inspiration 4 Mission Pilot Dr. Siam Proctor Announces 2025 Farm City Days Theme

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — This year's Farm City Days in Iola will be “Out of This World.” That's the theme which was announced over the weekend on social media by Dr. Siam Proctor, the mission pilot for Inspiration 4, the 2021 flight that was the... Read More.

Get Tickets for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center Season Announcement Party

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — Friday is the deadline to RSVP for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center's Season Announcement Party Monday, Aug. 25 at 6 PM.Along with announcing this year's season programming they will also have live entertainment, complimentary beverages, and early access to tickets. The... Read More.

Iola USD 257 to Induct Floyd Smith in Don Bain Hall of Fame

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — Longtime Iola educator, coach, and community leader Floyd Smith will be posthumously inducted as the newest member to Iola USD 257's Don Bain Hall of Fame.Smith spent 38 years in the district, starting as an industrial arts and physiology and industrial... Read More.

Burlington and LeRoy Awarded Funds through Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline Program

Monday, August 11

Projects in Burlington and LeRoy will be sharing in $362,000 in Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline program funding announced Friday by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland.These grants are awards to preserve historic buildings in Kansas that could have been lost due to... Read More.

Murder Charges Pending Following Incident in Neosho County Saturday Evening

Monday, August 11

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. (August 10, 2025) — One person is dead and another in custody after a Saturday evening incident in far northeast Neosho County.Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies responded after a 911 call at 6:43 PM to a residence in the 300 block of... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 13 appointments to the following state boards, cabinet, commission, and committee. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: To govern the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions, which... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who... Read More.