Iola News

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto

Wednesday, August 20

TOPEKA, 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. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

Area Students Receive American FFA Degrees

Tuesday, August 19

Five area FFA members are among 75 from Kansas who will be presented the American FFA Degree at the 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo later this year. The American FFA Degree, the organization's highest honor, recognizes the effort members apply towards their... Read More.

KAB Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Monday, August 18

The KAB is excited and proud to announce our Hall of Fame inductees, class of 2025! The Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the KAB. Recipients of the KAB Hall of Fame Award are individuals who have attained... Read More.

NCCC BOT Opens Sale of COPs for Auditorium Renovation

Monday, August 18

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its August 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints John Mazurek to Fill District Court Position in the 11th Judicial District

Friday, August 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today appointed John Mazurek of Pittsburg to a judgeship position in the 11th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Judge Lori Bolton Fleming to the Kansas Court of Appeals. “John Mazurek has a wide breadth... Read More.

Hope Unlimited and CASA of 31st Judicial District Awarded State Grants

Thursday, August 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime. These grants, funded through the State General Fund were awarded to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of... Read More.

Housing Tax Credits Awarded for Projects at Two Former Iola Schools

Wednesday, August 13

Plans to convert two former elementary school buildings in Iola to housing are a big step closer to moving forward. The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announced Monday award of funding through the federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs totaling 1.7 million dollars... Read More.

Chanute City Commision Approves Electric Rate Hike to Fund Radio Replacement, City Budget

Wednesday, August 13

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission Monday approved what will for the average electric bill be a 6.5 percent increase. The just under one cent hike will be used in part to fund replacement of radios for the Police and Fire Departments, which is... Read More.

Allen County Commission Gives Final Approval to Change County’s Emergency Notification System, Hear Presentation on Iola Community Conversation

Tuesday, August 12

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning gave final approval for a change in the emergency notification system the county uses. Last week Emergency Management Director Jason Trego presented a proposal from Genasys, which would provide a product that would be better... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Tuesday, August 12

The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $157 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019. The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance... Read More.

Two Injured in Three Vehicle Crash South of Iola Monday

Monday, August 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Two people received serious injuries in a three vehicle crash late this morning on US 169 about a half mile south of the NW Minnesota Road interchange south of Iola. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a car driven by Anthony... Read More.

Inspiration 4 Mission Pilot Dr. Siam Proctor Announces 2025 Farm City Days Theme

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — This year's Farm City Days in Iola will be “Out of This World.” That's the theme which was announced over the weekend on social media by Dr. Siam Proctor, the mission pilot for Inspiration 4, the 2021 flight that was the... Read More.