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Register Now for Iola Fall City Wide Garage Sale and Get Featured on the Official Map

Thursday, August 6

It's time to clean out those closets, organize the garage, and turn your unwanted items into someone else's great find. Registration is now open for Iola’s Fall City-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 26. Want shoppers to find your sale? Register with the Iola Area Chamber... Read More.

Easy Meal Prep for One or Two Free Cooking Program in Iola August 11

Thursday, August 6

Join K-State Extension Southwind District on Tuesday, August 11 at 6 PM at the Iola Extension office, 1006 N State, for Cooking for One or Two. A partnership with the Iola Public Library this free program will offer easy and practical ways to prepare... Read More.

K-58 Mill, Overlay Project Wraps up in Coffey, Anderson Counties

Thursday, August 6

Mill and overlay project on K-58 in Anderson and Coffey counties has been completed, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The nearly 15-mile project started at the west city limits of LeRoy in Coffey County and continued east to U.S. 169. The project started... Read More.

Branson Named Kansas’s Favorite Staycation Destination

Thursday, August 6

New research has revealed Kansas's favorite staycation destinations. The study by luxury travel advisors The Resorts Collection analyzed Google search volumes over the past 12 months for a list of 100 popular US domestic vacation destinations to find the spots that Kansas searches for most. Branson comes... Read More.

Anderson County Launches Everbridge Emergency Alert System

Wednesday, August 5

GARNETT, Kan. — Anderson County is set to launch Everbridge as its official mass notification and emergency alert system on August 14, 2026. The new platform will serve as the county's primary tool for delivering critical emergency communications to residents, businesses, and visitors throughout Anderson County,... Read More.

Former Kansas First Responder Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Distribution

Wednesday, August 5

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A former Kansas emergency responder pleaded guilty to sending and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. According to court documents, Dylan Jamescupp, 34, of Ottawa pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography. Between July 2021 and September 2022,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Reminds Guests: Only Service Animals Permitted During Annual Fair

Wednesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has recently adopted updated animal control requirements clarifying that only service animals are permitted on the Kansas State Fairgrounds during the annual Kansas State Fair. The policy is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of Fair... Read More.

Volunteers Needed to Help Build New Playground in Toronto

Tuesday, August 4

The Toronto Booster Club is seeking volunteers to assemble news playground equipment at the school yard in Toronto. Construction will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 15. A dream that has been in the works for many years, the playground project has been made possible... Read More.

Nominations for Thrive’s 19th Annual Award Celebration are Open

Tuesday, August 4

Nominations are open for Thrive’s 19th Annual Award Celebration, including the Awards for Excellence in Education, Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Economic Development. These awards recognize the people and groups who are making a difference across Allen County through service, leadership, collaboration, and commitment to our communities. Thrive is... Read More.

Repairs to Humboldt Downtown Water Tower Near Completion

Tuesday, August 4

Crews are finishing up repairs to Humboldt's iconic downtown water tower. Workers with Maguire, out of Sioux Falls, sandblasted and refinished the inside, added a new overflow pipe, and replaced the exterior ladder. They're also painting the exterior. It's part of a larger citywide project... Read More.

Lehigh Portland State Park Set to Open with Camping and Water Activities in Allen County

Tuesday, August 4

A new outdoor recreation destination in Allen County is getting ready to open. The Lehigh Portland State Park visitor center opens to the public at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, with camping available beginning August 13th. Some construction work, including a new boat ramp, will continue... Read More.

Wildfire Smoke Brings Moderate Air Quality to the Region

Monday, August 3

Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest will continue to fill the skies over the next few days. This will continue to bring colorful sunrises and sunsets across the region, but it could also lower air quality. Our air quality has dropped to a moderate... Read More.