Iola News

Registration Open for 2nd Annual Iola Alumni 5k/1mi. Walk

Thursday, June 12

IOLA, Kan. - Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Iola Mustang Alumni 5k/1mi. walk, held July 19. The event is hosted by Iola High School Cross Country and is free to Iola High School alumni or to those who enjoy running. The run will take... Read More.

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be Available in Garnett

Thursday, June 12

GARNETT, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Senior Farmers Market Voucher program in Kansas this year, there will be one in Anderson County thanks to local support. Thanks to efforts of the Garnett Chamber of Commerce and generous support of the Anderson... Read More.

Cindy Holscher Announces 2026 Kansas Governor Candidacy

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The first Democrat has jumped into the 2026 Kansas Governor's race. State Senator Cindy Holscher of Overland park announced her candidacy Thursday to succeed term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Holscher said she plans to focus on “kitchen table” issues in her campaign. Other priorities... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents this week approved tuition increases for five of the six state universities under its control. Tuition will be increasing by 3% at the University of Kansas, 3.5% at Wichita State University and Kansas State University's Manhattan campus,... Read More.

Burlington Man Seriously Injured in Greenwood County Motorcycle Crash

Thursday, June 12

IOLA, Kan. — A Burlington man received serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Greenwood County Wednesday evening. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Dillon Brown was westbound on K-58 about five miles east of Madison and coming out of a curve when his motorcycle ran... Read More.

Iola TEFAP June Distribution Canceled

Wednesday, June 11

IOLA, Kan. — Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola has announced the June 23rd TEFAP commodity distribution has been canceled. These commodities are procured through the Kansas Department for Children and Families, and DCF has advised program sites they have not received the required federal... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County, and a portion of Wilson Co RWD 9

Wednesday, June 11

WOODSON COUNTY, 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 and a portion of Wilson Co RWD 9 located in Wilson County. Customers of... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Reviews RV Park Permit and Updates Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 10

GARNETT, Kan. — The Garnett City Commission Tuesday sent back to the Planning Commission a recommendation for a special use permit that would allow continued used of a property at 1010 South Walnut as a five space RV park. This park was set up some... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Hires New Economic Development Director, City of Savonburg Receives Grants

Tuesday, June 10

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Camile LaVon has been hired by Thrive Allen County as their new Economic Development Director. Lavon comes to Thrive from Colorado Springs where she worked for their chamber of commerce economic development organization. She brings a decade of experience in... Read More.

Iola City Council Approves Year-Round Fireworks Sales, Considers Future Changes

Tuesday, June 10

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council Monday approved in part proposed changes in fireworks regulations. After tabling action at their last meeting, it approved a charter ordinance that will allow year-round sales of fireworks but rejected one that would have permitted temporary stand... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Review Road Project Bids and Discuss Infrastructure Updates

Tuesday, June 10

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Road and Bridge Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins presented County Commissioners Tuesday quotes for a mill and overlay project on 1400 Street, the old US 169,north of Iola. Of the two bids submitted,the lowest quote from Bettis Asphalt and Construction... Read More.

Water Leak Impacting Yates Center

Tuesday, June 10

YATES CENTER, Kan. (June 6, 2025) — Repairs at the Yates Center water plant have been completed and everything is back to normal. YATES CENTER, Kan. (June 5, 2025) — A large water leak has prompted the city of Yates Center to ask community... Read More.