Iola News

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 16

Gov. Kelly Anticipates Kansas Prospering for Generations Through Remainder of the 21st Century TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly delivered the 2025 State of the State address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 15. In her address, Gov. Kelly shared accomplishments achieved... Read More.

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

Thursday, January 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help (FAITH) in Small Business Act. The FAITH in Small Business Act protects the First Amendment rights of small business... Read More.

Garnett City Commissioners Appoint New Advisory Board Members, Address Weather Preparedness, Make Proclamations at Jan. 14 Meeting

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd GARNETT, Kan. — Appointment of members to two advisory boards were made by Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday. The Commission last month deferred action on filling two open positions on the Library Advisory Board and the Tourism Advisory Board.Both library board positions were... Read More.

Iola City Council Adopts Resolutions Ordering Show-Cause Hearings to Order the Repair or Removal of Four Dangerous and Unsafe Properties

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council Monday adopted resolutions ordering show cause hearings to order repair or removal of dangerous and unsafe structures on four properties.Code Enforcement Officer Gregg Hutton told the Council he has had contact with the owners of... Read More.

Allen County Plans for New Landfill Cell and Addresses Future Developments

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — If everything goes as planned, trash could be going into the new cell at the Allen County Landfill by the first of March.Public Works Director Mitch Garner told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday Schwab-Eaton representatives are scheduled to be... Read More.

City of Chanute Proclaims MLK Day of Service Alongside NCCC RSVP

Tuesday, January 14

By Huntyr Schwegman CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission on Monday approved a proclamation designating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 20, as a Day of Service in Chanute. The proclamation was signed by Chanute Mayor Jacob LaRue, and was accepted... Read More.

Institutional Effectiveness Dashboard Presented to NCCC BOT

Monday, January 13

By Huntyr Schwegman CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its January 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in the Student Union boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Unveils 2025 Kansas Travel Guide

Monday, January 13

By the Kansas Department of Commerce Kansas Tourism Friday announced the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. The guide is available in both print and digital format, just... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2025

Sunday, January 12

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment 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 2025. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species,... Read More.

Iola Library Introduces Tech for Seniors Wednesday, Jan.15

Thursday, January 9

IOLA, Kan. — Iola Public Library is introducing a new cooperative program TechWise 55+ on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 to help persons 55 and older to use digital technology safely and comfortably."Easy-to-use and-share content is designed to help families become more familiar with... Read More.

Frontier District K-State Research and Extension Offices to Host Heifer Replacement/Retention Meeting Feb. 13

Wednesday, January 8

By Rod Schaub, Frontier Extension District Livestock Agent OTTAWA, Kan. — The U.S. beef cow inventory is at its lowest mark in 62 years. As of January 2024, the U.S. cow herd was only 28.2 million cows. Will the U.S. beef industry rebuild? If so,... Read More.

Allen County Road and Bridge Employees Stay Busy with Winter Storm, Updates from County Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — It was a busy weekend for Allen County Road and Bridge employees. Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins told Allen County Commissioners they had crews out Saturday for a while, all day Sunday, and again Monday.Hopkins noted he had been out... Read More.