Iola News

Sen. Moran, Sen. Warner, Sen. Young, Rep. LaHood & Rep. Kildee Introduce Legislation to Increase Rural Housing Investment

Thursday, August 1

By the Office of the United States Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R.-Ind) and U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Dan Kildee (MI-08) today introduced legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to clarify that... Read More.

July Total Tax Collections at 660.3 Million; 1.0% Below the Estimate

Thursday, August 1

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ended July 2024 with total tax collections at $660.3 million. That is $6.4 million, or 1.0%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 3.0% from July 2023.Individual income tax collections were... Read More.

Sara Evans Announces Christmas in July

Wednesday, July 31

TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY, JULY 25th AT 10 AM CST By United Wireless Arena DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is bringing Christmas in July to Southwestern Kansas! Country music phenomenon, Sara Evans will be bringing her Christmas Tour to Dodge... Read More.

Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

Friday, July 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director to Retire, Effective Aug. 21, 2024

Wednesday, July 24

By Brenna Eller IOLA, Kan. — Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director Robin Schallie announced today that she will be retiring from her position effective Aug. 21, 2024. Taking over as Executive Director will be Kelly Sigg.In a letter addressed to Chamber... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the roadThe Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs.In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Thursday, July 18

Five candidates delve into campaign rhetoric, gun violence and Trump By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (July 17, 2024) — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects

Wednesday, July 17

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the... Read More.