Iola News

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County, and a portion of Wilson Co RWD 9

Wednesday, June 11

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County and a portion of Wilson Co RWD 9 located in Wilson County.Customers of... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Reviews RV Park Permit and Updates Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 10

GARNETT, Kan. — The Garnett City Commission Tuesday sent back to the Planning Commission a recommendation for a special use permit that would allow continued used of a property at 1010 South Walnut as a five space RV park.This park was set up some... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Hires New Economic Development Director, City of Savonburg Receives Grants

Tuesday, June 10

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Camile LaVon has been hired by Thrive Allen County as their new Economic Development Director. Lavon comes to Thrive from Colorado Springs where she worked for their chamber of commerce economic development organization. She brings a decade of experience in... Read More.

Iola City Council Approves Year-Round Fireworks Sales, Considers Future Changes

Tuesday, June 10

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council Monday approved in part proposed changes in fireworks regulations. After tabling action at their last meeting, it approved a charter ordinance that will allow year-round sales of fireworks but rejected one that would have permitted temporary stand... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Review Road Project Bids and Discuss Infrastructure Updates

Tuesday, June 10

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Road and Bridge Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins presented County Commissioners Tuesday quotes for a mill and overlay project on 1400 Street, the old US 169,north of Iola. Of the two bids submitted,the lowest quote from Bettis Asphalt and Construction... Read More.

Water Leak Impacting Yates Center

Tuesday, June 10

YATES CENTER, Kan. (June 6, 2025) — Repairs at the Yates Center water plant have been completed and everything is back to normal.YATES CENTER, Kan. (June 5, 2025) — A large water leak has prompted the city of Yates Center to ask community... Read More.

All-Female Fire Crew First on Scene of Barn Fire

Monday, June 9

TORNONTO, Kan. — A barn fire last Thursday evening on the north edge of Toronto is getting a little more than the usual attention, due to the initial response.As Woodson County Emergency Management relates it, the first crew to arrive on the scene was... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

Monday, June 9

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or... Read More.

Kincaid Teen Killed and One Injured in Saturday Night UTV Crash Near Garnett

Sunday, June 8

A Kincaid teen was killed and one other injured in a late Saturday night UTV crash west of Garnett. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the UTV, driven by Wyatt Whitham, 16 was southbound on northwest Marshall Road at 11:39 PM and was attempting to turn... Read More.

Allen Community College Board of Trustees Expected to Take Action on Recommendation to Continue Four Day a Week Class Schedule

Sunday, June 8

Allen Community College Board of Trustees are expected to take action Tuesday evening on a recommendation to continue with a four day a week class schedule, which was adopted on a trial basis for the 2024-25 academic year. Surveys conducted among students during the fall... Read More.

Iola City Council to Discuss Land Bank, Fireworks, and Park Upgrades at Monday City Council Meeting

Sunday, June 8

IOLA, Kan. — Action to establish a land bank for the city of Iola will be taken at Monday evening's Iola City Council meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building.The ordinance incorporates recommendations made by the Council during their May 25th meeting.... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request to Raise Rates

Thursday, June 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold public hearings in Wichita and Topeka beginning next week to give Evergy Kansas Central customers the opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request, ask questions and make comments before the Commission.Evergy... Read More.