Iola News

Iola Library Introduces Tech for Seniors Wednesday, Jan.15

Thursday, January 9

IOLA, Kan. — Iola Public Library is introducing a new cooperative program TechWise 55+ on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 to help persons 55 and older to use digital technology safely and comfortably. "Easy-to-use and-share content is designed to help families become more familiar with... Read More.

Frontier District K-State Research and Extension Offices to Host Heifer Replacement/Retention Meeting Feb. 13

Wednesday, January 8

By Rod Schaub, Frontier Extension District Livestock Agent OTTAWA, Kan. — The U.S. beef cow inventory is at its lowest mark in 62 years. As of January 2024, the U.S. cow herd was only 28.2 million cows. Will the U.S. beef industry rebuild? If so,... Read More.

Allen County Road and Bridge Employees Stay Busy with Winter Storm, Updates from County Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — It was a busy weekend for Allen County Road and Bridge employees. Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins told Allen County Commissioners they had crews out Saturday for a while, all day Sunday, and again Monday. Hopkins noted he had been out... Read More.

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Sunday

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of central Kansas into east central and northeast kansas for Sunday. Winter storm warnings continue for areas around Iola and Yates Center and the area from Pratt to St. John to Larned to Hays. Winter... Read More.

Road Conditions Rapidly Deteriorate as Winter Storm Approaches

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Road conditions are rapidly deteriorating across central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation as of 12:30 PM reported roads across much of western and central Kansas and in the area from Yates Center to Fort Scott of southeast Kansas as being at... Read More.

Evergy Planning and Preparing for First Predicted Winter Storm of 2025

Friday, January 3

Contractors mobilized and ready to join Evergy crews and staff By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is planning and preparing for a potential multi-day effort to restore power as the first winter storm of 2025 is predicted to move across Kansas and Missouri Saturday... Read More.

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Thursday, January 2

Cold weather, snow expected to affect service area By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is preparing for the first potential cold snap and winter storm of the new year that could impact our service area. Evergy power plants are available to meet customers’ needs through... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

Allen County Approves Zoning Change for Six-Acre Site for Propane Retail Sales East of Humboldt

Tuesday, December 31

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Monday approved a zoning change and conditional use permit for a six-acre site just east of Humboldt to allow a propane retail sales facility. The property is currently zoned agricultural, and the zoning on the site would... Read More.

New Strawn Man Seriously Injured in Plane Crash Saturday Afternoon, Friends Launch Fundraiser to Help Cover Medical Expenses

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd NEW STRAWN, Kan. — A New Strawn man was injured in a plane crash Saturday afternoon in Labette County. The Kansas Highway Patrol Said Michael Ribordy was attempting to land his small plane on a private grass strip off 21000 Road just east... Read More.

Iola Library Introduces Tech for Seniors Wednesday, Jan.15

Frontier District K-State Research and Extension Offices to Host Heifer Replacement/Retention Meeting Feb. 13

Allen County Road and Bridge Employees Stay Busy with Winter Storm, Updates from County Commission Meeting

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Sunday

Road Conditions Rapidly Deteriorate as Winter Storm Approaches

Evergy Planning and Preparing for First Predicted Winter Storm of 2025

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Allen County Approves Zoning Change for Six-Acre Site for Propane Retail Sales East of Humboldt

New Strawn Man Seriously Injured in Plane Crash Saturday Afternoon, Friends Launch Fundraiser to Help Cover Medical Expenses

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