Iola News

Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down

Monday, October 28

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 30. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition challenge... Read More.

KDHE Announces Nineteen Additional Grantees for Drug Endangered Children Program

Monday, October 28

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced the second round of funding for the Drug Endangered Children in Kansas (DECK) program. The first round of funding, awarded in October 2023, included 18 communities. With... Read More.

K-State, Kansas Health Foundation Team Up for Statewide Efforts to End Hunger

Wednesday, October 23

By Lindley Lund (K-State News), Chase Willhite (Kansas Health Foundation) MANHATTAN AND WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation, or KHF, are joining forces in a new partnership and funding opportunity aimed at ending hunger at the community level across Kansas.This... Read More.

Task Force: Kansas Schools Should Ban Cellphones for All Students

Wednesday, October 23

Members of the Kansas State Board of Education say they want to offer guidelines to local districts but don’t plan to impose statewide restrictions. Cellphone policies, like budget or curriculum decisions, are ultimately up to local school boards. By Suzanne Perez, KMUW/Kansas News Service WICHITA,... Read More.

Kansas Election Official Urges Voters to Avoid U.S. Postal Service Delivery Obstacles

Tuesday, October 22

Scott Schwab recommends dropping ballots in mail no later than Nov. 1 By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (kansasreflector.com) — Rep. Pat Proctor worries the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to properly process mail-in ballots that disenfranchised nearly 1,000 Kansas voters in the August primary... Read More.

Pete’s Corporation of Erie Again Benefits CASA Programs in 3 States with Pledgecard Fundraiser and Store Events

Saturday, October 19

By Pete's of Erie INC ERIE, Kan. — Pete’s Corporation of Erie is again hosting a pledge card fundraiser on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) during the month of October. Six CASA programs in 3 states will benefit from this fundraiser... Read More.

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Friday, October 18

By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency.The Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

Wednesday, October 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly routes through... Read More.

Honor Our Bravest at Veterans Day Mess Call Nov. 8, 2024

Wednesday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Veterans Day Committee is inviting veterans and one guest to an evening of appreciation with a sit-down dinner and entertainment. This event, dedicated to honoring the bravest, is limited to the first 50 veterans and their guests. To secure... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen Co. Rural Water District 15, Allen County

Monday, October 14

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Allen County Rural Water District 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was... Read More.

U.S. 54 Railroad Crossing at Fort Scott to Close Monday Oct. 14

Friday, October 11

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation shared a release on Oct. 10, 2024, that the BNSF Railway on the U.S. 54 railroad crossing at Fort Scott will close for repairs around 7 a.m. Monday until around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16... Read More.