Iola News

CHC/SEK Names Infectious Disease Program Director

Thursday, April 23

PITTSBURG, Kan.—The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Panczer to Infectious Disease Program Director. Panczer holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Health with... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announced $18.9 Million in Kansas Airport Grants

Tuesday, April 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $18.9 million for 53 airport development projects across Kansas. By leveraging local matches, the awards will contribute $95 million in total improvements to the state’s aviation network. The funding supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hears First 2027 Budget Proposals

Tuesday, April 21

Allen County Commissioners received their first two 2027 budget proposals Tuesday. Public Works Director Mitch Garner said the budgets for the airport and solid waste include a five percent cost of living adjustment. For the Landfill he is proposing to hire two additional... Read More.

Two Chanute High School Seniors Receive KSHSAA Scholarship

Monday, April 20

The Kansas State High School Activities Association has selected 35 students for a $2,000 True Blue Scholarship from the association and the Capito Federal Foundation, made payable to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or technical school in the name of the selected... Read More.

National Work Zone Awareness Week Recognized by KDOT

Monday, April 20

The Kansas Department Transportation and its safety partners are going orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, to help raise awareness and reduce crashes in work zones. Safety is important for both the highway workers and motorists. About 9 out of 10... Read More.

Kansas February Unemployment Unchanged, SE Kansas Continues to Have Highest Jobless Rates

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9 percent is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Foundation Exploring Ownership Transition of Rock Springs Ranch

Saturday, April 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 18, 2026) — The Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees announced Saturday that it is actively exploring the potential transition of ownership of Rock Springs Ranch as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the financial position to support youth development... Read More.

Boil Advisory Lifted in Humboldt, New One Issued for Much of Bourbon County

Saturday, April 18

As a boil water advisory for Humboldt was lifted late Friday afternoon a new boil advisory was issued Saturday for parts of Bourbon County including Uniontown and Fort Scott. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment lifted the Humboldt advisory after laboratory testing confirmed... Read More.

SPC – Moderate Severe Storm Risk For Part of SE Kansas

Friday, April 17

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the severe weather risk for a portion of southeast Kansas from enhanced (level 3) to moderate (level 4) for this afternoon evening. This upgrade covers the area roughly from Fort Scott through Chanute to Fredonia. As of 1:25 PM... Read More.

Rotary Day in the Park Saturday in Iola

Thursday, April 16

The annual Rotary Day in the Park takes place Saturday in Iola's Riverside Park. The day will include two events, the Tom Brigham Memorial BBQ Contest and the Neil Westervelt Memorial Car Show. The Barbecue Contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue... Read More.

Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Wins Environmental Education Award

Thursday, April 16

MANHATTAN, Kan. - April 16, 2026 – Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (KFAC) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education Award by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). Awardees are nominated by... Read More.

Survey Work Begins Monday on K-39 East of Chanute

Thursday, April 16

Beginning Monday, April 20, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey to gather information necessary for proposed pavement reconstruction on K-39 east of Chanute in Neosho County. The survey of K-39 will start at the bridge near the Chanute east... Read More.