Iola News

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.

Ex-Allen County Deputy Pleads to Reduced Charges in Child Sex Case

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving sexual involvement with a 15-year-old runaway. Michael Lane Tennyson pleaded guilty in Allen County District Court to four counts of indecent solicitation of a child in an... Read More.

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 3

KHP Personnel Assisted 575 Motorists Over the Holiday Reporting Period By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on... Read More.

More Than a Home — K-State is Among the Best in Setting Students Up for Happiness and Success

Tuesday, September 3

By Rafael Garcia, K-State News MANHATTAN. Kan. — Trent Stine still isn't sure if it's possible to have a bad day at Kansas State University. The facilities, the campus, the people — everyone and everything has always felt so inviting at K-State, the junior said, even... Read More.

KBI Positively Identifies Jonathan Clayton as Deceased Man Found in Harvey County

Friday, August 30

UPDATE: Death investigation in Harvey County By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. (Aug. 29, 2024) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), has positively identified the man found deceased inside... Read More.

Iola Chamber Google App Down

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

Look at LeRoy’s New Mural!

2024 131st Allen County Fair Recap

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

Govenor Kelly Announces Second Round of Water Local Consult Meetings

Allen Community College Launches Presidential Search

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

Ex-Allen County Deputy Pleads to Reduced Charges in Child Sex Case

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

More Than a Home — K-State is Among the Best in Setting Students Up for Happiness and Success

KBI Positively Identifies Jonathan Clayton as Deceased Man Found in Harvey County

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