Iola News

Kansas Highway Patrol Warns Motorists to be More Cautious on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Monday, June 23

It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat harvest season beginning, you’ll see heavy... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Monday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board.Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.

Evergy Offers Ways to Save Energy and Money with New Kansas Energy Efficiency Programs during the Extreme Summer Heat

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Summer is here, and so are hot temperatures. Evergy customers use the most electricity during the summer months as air conditioners work to keep up with the hot weather.Not only are there small things customers can do to have a... Read More.

12-Year-Old Boy’s Body Recovered After Train Tragedy in Neosho River

Sunday, June 22

The body of a 12-year-old Erie boy who was struck by a train as he and another person were walking on a bridge over the Neosho River Wednesday has been found. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said he was notified during the noon hour... Read More.

Search for Missing Erie Boy Suspended

Sunday, June 22

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The search for a 12-year-old Erie boy who, along with another teen, was struck by a train as they were running across a Union Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Neosho River south of Erie last Wednesday has been suspended.Neosho County... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Announces Next Pitt State President

Friday, June 20

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents voted on and publicly announced the next president of Pittsburg State University today. Thomas Newsom, PhD, was chosen after a search committee spent several months narrowing the field of applicants and KBOR conducted a day of interviews... Read More.

Purchasing Policy Change, Tourism Grants to be Considered by Iola City Council Monday

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council is expected to take action on proposed revisions to the city's purchasing policies at Monday evening's meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building. At their meeting June 9, proposals were discussed to do away with... Read More.

Celebrate Local Iola Businesses on 620 Day with Exclusive Deals and Free Lunch

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — Friday is 620 Day in Iola, a day to honor and support small businesses and everything that makes the community unique.The 620 ties both to the day and the area code covering the southern part of what some would call the... Read More.

Celebrate Summer Solstice with Live Music in Humboldt

Thursday, June 19

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Humboldt celebrates Summer Solstice Friday and Saturday with music around the downtown square.That begins at 4 p.m. with Cade Polsgrove at Octagon City Coffee Company, Thundersleet at 5 p.m. at Cozy's Grindhouse, and Harmonica DnA at Stick's Golf Lounge.On Saturday, KYNFOLK... Read More.

Bowlus Fine Arts Center to Host Kids Craft Camp

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Bowlus Fine Arts Center will be hosting a Kids Craft Camp starting June 30th through July 31. The camp, led by Iola High School alumni Andi Reynolds will involve hands-on projects, new skills, and awesome crafts to take home.This is... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Community Action Program to Open Homeless Housing Applications June 30

Thursday, June 19

GIRARD, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Community Action Program will open applications for their homeless housing program Monday, June 30th at 8:30 AM.This program provides assistance for persons certified as homeless or about to become homeless by a social service agency or helping organization,... Read More.

More Information Released on Two Teens Struck by Train South of Erie Wednesday

Thursday, June 19

ERIE, Kan. — More information has been released regarding the two juveniles struck by a train during the noon hour Wednesday south of Erie. The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the victims as 16-year-old Arthur Pollries of Walnut and 12-year-old Kollin Showalter of Erie.Neosho... Read More.