Iola News

Daniel Gilligan Named Chief Judge in 27th Judicial District

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District effective January 13 through December 31, 2025.He succeeds Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick, who will retire January 12.The 27th... Read More.

Kansas GOP Senator Wants State to Invest $1 Billion to Boost Pension System’s Bottom Line

Friday, November 22

Skeptics more keen to improve Tier 3 benefits available to newer public employees By Tim Carpenter, the Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 21, 2024) — Republican Sen. Michael Fagg wants to persuade the 2025 Kansas Legislature to allocate $1 billion of the state’s revenue surplus... Read More.

Sen. Moran Delivers Remarks During Disaster Relief Appropriations Hearing

Wednesday, November 20

Moran: “This is as dire a circumstance that I have seen in trying to save rural America” By the Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks during the Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing to review disaster... Read More.

Senator Marshall Calls for CDC to Clarify Season Flu Shot Does Not Protect Against Bird Flu

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall WASHINTON, DC. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pushing back against misleading recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) promoting seasonal flu shots as offering sufficient protection from the H5N1 virus, more commonly referred... Read More.

Rep. Mann Addresses America’s Mandate, Outlook for 119th Congress

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of United State Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since Americans delivered an Election Day mandate by electing President Donald J. Trump... Read More.

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Wednesday, November 20

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20.Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports scammers used phone, in-person, and... Read More.

Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025

Tuesday, November 19

WITH OPENING ACT EMILY ANN ROBERTS By United Wireless Arena and The Boot Hill Casino Conference Center DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that country music legend, CLINT BLACK will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, February... Read More.

Iola’s 1370 AM KIOL Heard from North Finland

Monday, November 18

By Brenna Eller IVALO, North Fin. — Tuomo Vesala, a 59-year-old carpenter, recently reached out to Ad Astra Radio to confirm an audio recording he caught of 1370 AM at 7:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time) on Jan. 4, 2021. "I was happy and lucky to hear... Read More.

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Monday, November 18

Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).Kansans can apply Monday, November 18... Read More.

Allen County Newly Elected Sheriff to Start New Position Process, to Begin January 13

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kid ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Newly elected Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness is starting the process of transitioning into the new position which he officially assumes January 13. Maness discussed this with Allen County Commissioners Tuesday, and as part of this he will... Read More.

K-State Students Assisting in LaHarpe Cleanup Saturday

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A team of students from Kansas State University will be taking part in the city of LaHarpe's community cleanup Saturday. The students will be leaving Friday afternoon and will undergo a training session prior to departing.This is part of... Read More.

K-State University Honors Program Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars

Friday, November 8

By Sara Luly, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has selected the inaugural cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars, a group of high-achieving and academically talented students in the University Honors Program who will receive renewable scholarships.Scholars receive... Read More.