Iola News

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Wednesday, October 22

~~Total Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program Investment Now Over $2.7B Statewide~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Kansas for the First Time

Tuesday, October 21

K-State veterinarian urges awareness for state’s cattle producers MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the invasive Asian longhorned tick, found in early October on a dog in Franklin County. The discovery was made through a passive surveillance program... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Air Combat Command Decision to Make Kansas the New Home for Point Defense Battle Lab

Monday, October 20

WICHITA, Kan. – On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) praised the decision by Air Combat Command (ACC) to have The Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing, headquartered at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, join the newly established Point Defense Task Force and serve as an... Read More.

YCF Awards More Than $24,000 in 2025 Community Grants

Monday, October 20

(October 6, 2025) — Your Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Community Grant Cycle. This year, we awarded $24,741 in total, which includes both community project grants and two special endowment grants. Since its founding in 2012, Your Community Foundation... Read More.

Lucky by Name, Legendary by Voice

Friday, October 17

McPherson native Lucky Kidd celebrates 35 years of broadcasting and his first KAB Award of Excellence. For decades, locals have heard the familiar catch phrase: I'm Lucky Kiiidd. He's the man behind countless newscasts, weather updates, and sports broadcasts. On Oct. 6, 2025, Lucky earned his first... Read More.

Book Distributor Closing Impacting SEK Libraries

Thursday, October 16

The closing of a major book distributor is impacting many libraries around the country including those in southeast Kansas. Baker and Taylor, the largest library wholesaler in the country, announced earlier this month it would cease operations by the end of the year after... Read More.

Allen Community College expands access to career training with ed2go online courses

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is now offering flexible, affordable online learning opportunities through a new partnership with ed2go, a national leader in online education. Through ed2go, students can enroll in non-credit courses and career training programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business,... Read More.

Allen Community College Hosts Family Art Night

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Children in costume filled the Allen Community College Student Center Wednesday evening for Family Art Night, a free community event that welcomed families for an evening of arts and crafts, games, trick-or-treating, snacks, hot dogs and prizes. The Halloween-themed celebration featured stations... Read More.

City of Iola Orders Property Cleanup, Council Addresses City Lead & Copper Levels

Wednesday, October 15

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council adopted a resolution at Tuesday's meeting ordering removal of trash and other debris from a property at 710 North Street. This is the first action of its kind since an ordinance was adopted in late August allowing... Read More.

Free Job and Resource Fair Set for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Wednesday, October 15

IOLA, Kan. — In response to the recent layoffs at Gates, several community organizations - including the City of Iola, Allen County, City of Humboldt, Allen Community College, Iola Chamber of Commerce, Thrive Allen County, and KansasWorks - are hosting a Community Job &... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Statement on Ceasefire in Middle East

Tuesday, October 14

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14 Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement regarding the ceasefire reached in the Middle East. "Yesterday, after 738 days, the hostages held by Hamas were finally released, and the horrific war in the Middle East has reached a... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $200K Grant for Mental Health Awareness and Education

Tuesday, October 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness told County Commissioners Tuesday he was notified late Friday by the US Department of Justice the department has been awarded a $200,000 grant for mental health awareness and education. A major focus of this grant is... Read More.