Iola News

NCCC BOT Holds Budget, RNR Hearings, Appoints Mike De La Torre to Vacant Seat

Thursday, September 19

By Neosho County Board of Trustees CHANUTE, Kan. —The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its September 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 10 a.m. Board... Read More.

Teen Arrested After Road Rage Incident Near Humboldt

Wednesday, September 18

By Lucky Kidd HUMBOLDT, Kan. — A 17-year-old Buffalo girl is in custody after an alleged road rage incident south of Humboldt Tuesday night.According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office late Wednesday afternoon, just before 8 PM Tuesday, two Chanute residents reported... Read More.

OSHA Heeds Sen. Moran & Colleagues’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations

Wednesday, September 18

OSHA Reevaluating Proposed Rule & its Impact on Volunteer Fire Departments By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and his colleagues to reevaluate... Read More.

Patton Named Administrator For Saint Luke’s Critical Access Hospitals In Kansas

Wednesday, September 18

Submitted by Traci Plumlee GARNETT/IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 9, 2024) — Saint Luke’s Health System is pleased to announce that William “Pat” Patton has been named Administrator of Saint Luke’s two Kansas-based critical access hospitals. Patton will lead and oversee day-to-day operations at Anderson County Hospital... Read More.

Iola Chamber Google App Down

Tuesday, September 17

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce would like to inform the public that their email is currently down as well as their Google access , which has been down since Friday evening.If you need to get in touch with the Chamber... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Marketing Plans for Proposed Half Percent Sales Tax for EMS on November General Election Ballot

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — The Allen County Commission has approved the marketing plans for a proposed half percent sales tax for EMS that's on the November General Election ballot. It accepted proposals from the Iola Register for quarter page ads that will run... Read More.

Look at LeRoy’s New Mural!

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd LEROY, Kan. — There's a new mural in LeRoy. Artist Jim Stuckey completed the mural Monday in downtown LeRoy, on the north side of the historic Brownfield's Grocery building, which Jeff Freeman is restoring.The city of LeRoy received a $3,000 grant from... Read More.

2024 131st Allen County Fair Recap

Tuesday, September 17

By the Allen County Fair IOLA, Kan. — We want to share how your contributions to the 131st Allen County Fair positively impacted our community. Thank you so much for your help, sponsorship, and donations. We couldn't have achieved this without you! We had a... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Brandon Napier to Receive 2024 Rising Star Award from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

Friday, September 6

Each year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) recognizes young broadcasters with the Rising Star Award. The recipients are recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. To receive the award, nominees must be under the age of 40 and must... Read More.

Govenor Kelly Announces Second Round of Water Local Consult Meetings

Thursday, September 5

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September meetings will build on the first... Read More.

Allen Community College Launches Presidential Search

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Becky Nilges has announced on behalf of the board the start of the search process for the next President of Allen CC.The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has been selected to... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the Greenwood Co. Rural Water District 2, Greenwood

Wednesday, September 4

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment GREENWOOD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Greenwood County Rural Water District 2 public water supply system located in Greenwood County. The... Read More.