Iola News

Kansas Judicial Nominees Face Questions on Marion County Record Raid

Thursday, April 16

TOPEKA — Two of three Kansans nominated to the U.S. District Court were questioned Wednesday during a joint U.S. Senate confirmation hearing about their role in the August 2023 raid by law enforcement officers of the Marion County Record that prompted international condemnation for... Read More.

KDHE Issues Boil Water Advisory for Humboldt

Wednesday, April 15

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

Burlington, St. Paul Residents named Rural Champions

Wednesday, April 15

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has selected the third cohort of Rural Champions to solve pressing needs in their local communities. These nine experienced leaders will receive support to take on and complete locally identified projects in... Read More.

ACC Shooting Sports Team Earns Awards at Tri-State Competition

Wednesday, April 15

The Allen Community College Red Devils Shooting Sports team capped a successful weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, with multiple individual podium finishes, a team trophy, and record setting performances at the final leg of the Tri States Shoot Series, held April 10–11. Competition opened Saturday... Read More.

Linn County Tornado Rated EF-1 Ottawa Tornado at EF-2

Tuesday, April 14

The tornado that formed Monday night about two miles southeast of Blue Mound has been rated as an EF-I on the Enhanced Fujita Scale by a survey crew from the National Weather Service office in Pleasant Hill. This tornado, which injured two people,... Read More.

Linn County Confirms Storm Damage, Injuries from Monday Tornado

Tuesday, April 14

Linn County officials this morning confirmed multiple structures were destroyed last night in the path of tornadoes Monday night that stretched from south of Blue Mound to east of Pleasanton. Minor injuries were also reported from the storm. County staff are conducting... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Signage, Hears Reports Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14

Allen County Economic Development and the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce are working to promote shopping in businesses being impacted by a waterline replacement project along the Madison Street side of the Square. Economic Development director Camille Lavon discussed this with Allen County... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Approved Wastewater Plant Bonds, Katy Field Demolition

Tuesday, April 14

The Chanute City Commission Monday adopted resolutions authorizing a Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and issuance of the first part of the bond financing for it. The nearly $30 million project will be funded through three separate issues over the next three years in order... Read More.

Ottawa Hit by Monday Night Tornado, Other Storms Impact Region

Monday, April 13

Severe storms impacted parts of eastern Kansas Monday evening, with a tornado hitting Ottawa just after 7:30 PM. This was from a severe storm that developed to the west of Emporia, going through parts of Lyon and Osage counties, eventually producing a tornado that... Read More.

Allen Community College Red Devil Gala set for May 1

Monday, April 13

Allen Community College will host the 2026 Red Devil Gala on Friday, May 1, at 415 W. Madison Ave. in Iola, as a fundraiser benefiting Allen Community College Advancement. The annual event plays a critical role in generating scholarship dollars and expanding opportunities for... Read More.

Meetings on Kansas Fire Code Updates Planned in Iola, Ottawa

Sunday, April 12

Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should be... Read More.

City, County, School, and ACC Trustee Meetings This Week.

Sunday, April 12

City, County, and School Board meetings will be taking place Monday and Tuesday, along with the Allen Community College Board of Trustees meeting. City meetings The Iola City Council Monday evening will, along with a request to remove a property from the demolition list,... Read More.