Iola News

All-Female Fire Crew First on Scene of Barn Fire

Monday, June 9

TORNONTO, Kan. — A barn fire last Thursday evening on the north edge of Toronto is getting a little more than the usual attention, due to the initial response. As Woodson County Emergency Management relates it, the first crew to arrive on the scene was... Read More.

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

Monday, June 9

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.

Kincaid Teen Killed and One Injured in Saturday Night UTV Crash Near Garnett

Sunday, June 8

A Kincaid teen was killed and one other injured in a late Saturday night UTV crash west of Garnett. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the UTV, driven by Wyatt Whitham, 16 was southbound on northwest Marshall Road at 11:39 PM and was attempting to turn... Read More.

Allen Community College Board of Trustees Expected to Take Action on Recommendation to Continue Four Day a Week Class Schedule

Sunday, June 8

Allen Community College Board of Trustees are expected to take action Tuesday evening on a recommendation to continue with a four day a week class schedule, which was adopted on a trial basis for the 2024-25 academic year. Surveys conducted among students during the fall... Read More.

Iola City Council to Discuss Land Bank, Fireworks, and Park Upgrades at Monday City Council Meeting

Sunday, June 8

IOLA, Kan. — Action to establish a land bank for the city of Iola will be taken at Monday evening's Iola City Council meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building. The ordinance incorporates recommendations made by the Council during their May 25th meeting.... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request to Raise Rates

Thursday, June 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold public hearings in Wichita and Topeka beginning next week to give Evergy Kansas Central customers the opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request, ask questions and make comments before the Commission. Evergy... Read More.

Introducing Ad Astra Radio’s Hutchinson / Larned News Director Kaitlyn Mauro

Wednesday, June 4

Ad Astra Radio is excited to introduce the newest member to the News Team, Kaitlyn Wolters-Mauro from Atwood, Kansas. Kaitlyn will have the title of Hutchinson/Larned News Director. "At Ad Astra Radio, we take our role as local broadcasters very seriously. We want to entertain, engage... Read More.

May Total Tax Collections Over $657M; 31.7% Above Estimate

Tuesday, June 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends May 2025 with total tax collections at $657.7 million. That is $158.3 million, or 31.7%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were down 0.2% from May 2024. “Surpassing estimates this month is a positive indicator, but we... Read More.

Allen County Courthouse Water Leak Identified, Quote Accepted for Replacement of Large Culvert Pipe at 400 Street

Tuesday, June 3

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan — The cause of water leak issues in the District Court offices of the Allen County Courthouse has been identified, and it wasn't the roof. Last week testing was done on the roof and flashing the courthouse which didn't reveal any... Read More.

Allen and Anderson County Election Filings

Tuesday, June 3

ALLEN/ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One city council seat in Iola and two in Humboldt will have to be filled by write-in in the November general election. As the filing deadline passed at noon Monday, there was not a filing for Ward 1 on the... Read More.

Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Yates Center

Friday, May 30

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Yates Center public water supply system located in Woodson County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one... Read More.