Iola News

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Wednesday, January 14

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday her annual budget, which provides a path back to structural balance and continues to fully fund Kansas public schools. The budget also includes investments in Kansas’ water needs, early childhood, health care, public safety, and more.... Read More.

Iola City Council Swears In New Members; Approves Final Plat for West Industrial Park

Wednesday, January 14

IOLA, Kan. — Two new members, one former member, and a re-elected Iola City Council member along with re-elected Mayor Steve French were sworn in at the start of Monday's meeting. Doug Kerr, who was elected on a write-in, and Jeremiah are the new... Read More.

City of Chanute Approves RHID Agreement with Chanute Housing LLC; City Swears in New Commissioner Tim Harding

Tuesday, January 13

CHANUTE, Kan. — The long journey to establish a Reinvestment Housing Investment District for the Hidden Hills town-home project behind the Chanute Walmart took a major step forward Monday night when the Chanute City Commission approved the RHID Agreement with Chanute Housing LLC, which... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

Tuesday, January 13

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2026. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species, that should be eaten in limited quantities... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hears Updates on Landfill Repairs, Airport Paving and Report on Mental Health Program

Tuesday, January 13

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners were told by Public Works Director Mitch Garner at Tuesday's meeting the landfill compactor was picked up for repairs Monday, with all parts now in. He also provided an update on paving work around hangars at Allen... Read More.

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

Tuesday, January 13

K-State wildlife expert cautions against feeding, petting wild animals MANHATTAN, Kan. — Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing subtle physical changes that suggest the earliest stages of what scientists call “domestication syndrome,” but a Kansas State University wildlife expert cautions that the masked... Read More.

KU Launches New Bachelor of Science in Nutrition to Meet Growing Demand for Food and Health Expertise

Monday, January 12

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The University of Kansas is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Nutrition in fall 2026, reflecting the increasing recognition of the essential connections among food, well-being and disease prevention. Offered through the School of Professional Studies, the program provides... Read More.

Rumble Strip Project Starts This Week in Southeast Kansas

Monday, January 12

A contractor will begin adding rumble strips in multiple locations this week on highways in four southeast Kansas counties, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The project starts today, on Monday, Jan. 12, and the work should be completed in March, conditions permitting. The rumble... Read More.

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garnett Stormwater Drainage System and Lake Garnett

Sunday, January 11

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a previously issued stream advisory for the City of Garnett’s stormwater drainage system extending to the confluence of Lake Garnett (North Lake). The stream advisory was a result of the release of an unknown... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

Wednesday, January 7

KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked two non-DUI related fatal... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Tuesday, January 6

IOLA, Kan. (Jan. 6, 2026) — Allen Community College proudly announces the Red Devil Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The inductees include: Judith Bragg — Volleyball Coach, 1973–82 Duane Wales — Baseball, 1982–83 Kenny Norris — Track & Field, 1973–74 “Apples” Waddell... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners to Discontinue Evening Meetings, Discuss Ambulance Repairs and New Projects

Tuesday, January 6

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday decided to end for now their practice of holding one evening meeting a month, which has been on the 3rd Tuesday. Commissioner David Lee said participation in the night meetings was not what he had hoped. In... Read More.

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Iola City Council Swears In New Members; Approves Final Plat for West Industrial Park

City of Chanute Approves RHID Agreement with Chanute Housing LLC; City Swears in New Commissioner Tim Harding

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

Allen County Commission Hears Updates on Landfill Repairs, Airport Paving and Report on Mental Health Program

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

KU Launches New Bachelor of Science in Nutrition to Meet Growing Demand for Food and Health Expertise

Rumble Strip Project Starts This Week in Southeast Kansas

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the City of Garnett Stormwater Drainage System and Lake Garnett

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

Allen Community College Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Allen County Commissioners to Discontinue Evening Meetings, Discuss Ambulance Repairs and New Projects

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