Iola News

Allen County Landfill Closed Wednesday Due to High Winds

Tuesday, October 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Landfill will be closed Wednesday due to forecast high winds,for which a wind advisory has been issued. Under a policy adopted earlier this year, the landfill will be closed when Allen County is under a wind advisory... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Tuesday, October 28

University plans nine events beginning in early DecemberMANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February.The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a... Read More.

Seeing the Unseen: K-State Finds use for Remote Sensing in Agriculture

Monday, October 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A camera in the sky might be one of the best tools for the soil beneath our feet.In fact, Kansas State University researcher Deepak Joshi believes remote sensing — using drones, satellites and ground sensors — can give farmers a clearer,... Read More.

Bridge Work Reduces US 59 to One Lane North of Moran

Thursday, October 23

MORAN, Kan. — Traffic on US 59 about three miles north of Moran has been reduced to one lane for a bridge maintenance project.Stop lights will direct traffic through the work zone during the project, with delays of up to ten minutes possible, with... Read More.

Bronson Awarded CDBG Grant for Park Improvements

Thursday, October 23

BRONSON, Kan. — The City of Bronson is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce to support long-awaited improvements to the Bronson City Park.The CDBG program is a federal initiative administered... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Wednesday, October 22

~~Total Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program Investment Now Over $2.7B Statewide~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Kansas for the First Time

Tuesday, October 21

K-State veterinarian urges awareness for state’s cattle producersMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the invasive Asian longhorned tick, found in early October on a dog in Franklin County.The discovery was made through a passive surveillance program... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Air Combat Command Decision to Make Kansas the New Home for Point Defense Battle Lab

Monday, October 20

WICHITA, Kan. – On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) praised the decision by Air Combat Command (ACC) to have The Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing, headquartered at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, join the newly established Point Defense Task Force and serve as an... Read More.

YCF Awards More Than $24,000 in 2025 Community Grants

Monday, October 20

(October 6, 2025) — Your Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Community Grant Cycle. This year, we awarded $24,741 in total, which includes both community project grants and two special endowment grants.Since its founding in 2012, Your Community Foundation... Read More.

Understanding Forage Value of Kansas CRP Grasslands

Monday, October 20

K-State research shows seasonal variation in nutrient quality, guiding producers toward smarter grazing decisionsMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University extension experts are calling attention to important factors producers should consider when using Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands for cattle forage.In a recent Agriculture... Read More.

Lucky by Name, Legendary by Voice

Friday, October 17

McPherson native Lucky Kidd celebrates 35 years of broadcasting and his first KAB Award of Excellence. For decades, locals have heard the familiar catch phrase: I'm Lucky Kiiidd.He's the man behind countless newscasts, weather updates, and sports broadcasts.On Oct. 6, 2025, Lucky earned his first... Read More.

K-State Swine Day scheduled for Nov. 20

Friday, October 17

Annual event highlights research updates from university’s swine nutrition team MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University swine specialists will present updates on recent research trials, highlighting the university’s annual Swine Day Nov. 20 in Manhattan.Organizers said this year’s agenda also features a presentation from K-State... Read More.