Iola News

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Toronto, Woodson County

Tuesday, January 6

TORONTO, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system.... Read More.

Resilient Warrior Luncheon to be Held in Iola Saturday

Tuesday, January 6

IOLA, Kan. — A Resilient Warrior Luncheon is being held in Iola Saturday from 11:30 AM until 2 PM at the National Guard Armory at 1021 North State. Allen County Undersheriff Nate Jackson said the primary purpose of the event is to bring together... Read More.

School to Promote Safe and Effective Prescribed Burns

Tuesday, January 6

Speakers to share guidelines for planning and conducting burns, having the necessary tools GARNETT, Kan. — The K-State Research and Extension Frontier District, in partnership with the Anderson County Conservation District will host a prescribed burn school designed to help landowners and producers plan and... Read More.

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

Monday, January 5

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.

Car Crashes through Moran Post Office Saturday, No Injuries Reported

Monday, January 5

MORAN, Kan. — No injuries were reported after a car crashed through the front of the Moran Post Office Saturday. The Allen County Sheriff's Office reports Larry Drake was parking his vehicle in front of the post office when his foot slipped off the brake... Read More.

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Sunday, January 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 3, 2026) — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a dictator and urged President Donald Trump to explain to Congress use of U.S. airstrikes and deployment of troops to seize Maduro for prosecution in... Read More.

Update on New Years Eve Chemical Spill in Garnett

Sunday, January 4

GARNETT, Kan. — The Environmental Protection Agency said Sunday while they still haven't determined what the substance was that spilled early the evening of December 31st in Garnett on parts of Maple Street (US 59) south from Park Road and east from Maple on... Read More.

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

Friday, January 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the City of Garnett’s stormwater drainage system extending to the confluence of Lake Garnett (North Lake). The issuance of the stream advisory resulted from the release of an... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Tribune Man

Friday, January 2

GREELEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Greeley County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Tribune man. The whereabouts of 77-year-old Juan Arias Vasquez are unknown, and public assistance is requested to help locate him. Vasquez was... Read More.

Update on Product Spill Wednesday Night in Garnett

Friday, January 2

GARNETT, Kan. — Representatives of Anderson County Emergency Management, City of Garnett leadership, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met Friday to coordinate response efforts related to a roadway... Read More.

Kansas Department of Transportation to Begin Field Survey for Proposed US 169 Project

Thursday, January 1

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Starting Monday, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field Survey to gather information for a proposed pavement rehabilitation project on US 169 south of Humboldt. The survey will begin at 1150 Road and go north 3 ½ miles, ending... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $6.7M in Broadband Acceleration Grants,

Thursday, January 1

Governor Laura Kelly Announced Wednesday $6.7 million from the latest round of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program funding has been awarded to six companies for projects covering eight rural Kansas counties, two locally. 3JL Holdings LLC was awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant to support... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Toronto, Woodson County

Resilient Warrior Luncheon to be Held in Iola Saturday

School to Promote Safe and Effective Prescribed Burns

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

Car Crashes through Moran Post Office Saturday, No Injuries Reported

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Update on New Years Eve Chemical Spill in Garnett

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

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Tribune Man

Update on Product Spill Wednesday Night in Garnett

Kansas Department of Transportation to Begin Field Survey for Proposed US 169 Project

Governor Kelly Announces $6.7M in Broadband Acceleration Grants,

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