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Kansas Junior Livestock Show Awards $22,500 in Scholarships

Wednesday, October 7

HUTCHINSON — Twelve exhibitors received a combined $22,500 in scholarships at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show on Saturday, Oct. 3. Since its inception in 1993, the program has awarded $620,050 to 423 young people pursuing higher education. The scholarships recognize achievement in livestock projects, leadership... Read More.

Brunch & Business Event to Explore Grants and Funding in Iola

Wednesday, October 7

IOLA — Businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations seeking funding opportunities are invited to attend “Brunch & Business: Grants & Funding: Where to Look and How to Apply” on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Allen County Country Club, 1318 2000th St. The session... Read More.

Iola Recreation Calendar; City of Iola Offices Closed Monday in Observance of Columbus Day

Wednesday, October 7

All City of Iola Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day! This includes the Recreation Office and Building Recreation Calendar (Oct. 7, 2026) Halloween Dodgeball Tournament Saturday, October 24 at the Recreation Building. Test your dodgeball skills by competing... Read More.

Coffey County Organizations Team Up for Grocery Grab Ticket Giveaway

Tuesday, October 6

BURLINGTON — The Coffey County Chamber of Commerce and Coffey County Economic Development are teaming up to give away tickets for the Burlington Rotary Club’s Grocery Grab, held in partnership with Hoover’s Thriftway. To enter the giveaway, participants must tag a friend in the comments... Read More.

Reservoir Road Closure to Accommodate New Yates Center Nursing Home

Tuesday, October 6

YATES CENTER — Reservoir Road near the nursing home will close to all traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, as construction continues on a new facility. The City of Yates Center says no through access will be available in the construction area. Drivers... Read More.

Hedy Lamarr Story Comes to Life at Bowlus Fine Arts Center

Tuesday, October 6

IOLA — The Bowlus Fine Arts Center will present “HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at 205 E. Madison Ave. in Iola. The theatrical production explores the Hollywood star’s life and her accomplishments as an inventor. Known... Read More.

Nonprofits to Erase $34 Million in Medical Debt for 21,000 Kansans

Tuesday, October 6

TOPEKA — More than 21,000 Kansans are set to receive a letter this month notifying them that their medical debt has disappeared. A pair of nonprofit organizations announced they will abolish nearly $34 million in medical debt for 21,490 Kansans who meet certain criteria in... Read More.

Growing Through Uncertainty Soybean Diseases and Global Fertilizer Prices

Tuesday, October 6

Soybean producers and others involved in soybean production are invited to attend the Growing Through Uncertainty meeting where we will discuss Soybean Diseases and Global Fertilizer Prices on November 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Harveyville Community Building in Harveyville, Kansas.... Read More.

Two Killed, Three Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash North of Richmond

Monday, October 5

Two people were killed and three others injured in a four-vehicle crash around 9:30 p.m. Friday on U.S. 59 about three miles north of Richmond in rural Franklin County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Auriana K. Davis, 18, of Kansas City, Missouri, crossed the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Allen County Rural Water District No. 10

Monday, October 5

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for Allen County Rural Water District No. 10. The advisory was issued after a waterline break caused a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Inadequate pressure can reduce chlorine residuals and... Read More.

Humboldt Old Grads Weekend to Honor Hall of Fame Inductees Oct. 10

Monday, October 5

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt’s Old Grads Weekend will bring alumni together Saturday, Oct. 10, for a Hall of Fame induction ceremony, school tours and an evening concert. The Hall of Fame ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at The Hub (B&W), honoring band, choir and drama teacher... Read More.

Iola’s Farm City Days to ‘Rock Around the Clock’ Oct. 16–17

Monday, October 5

IOLA — Iola’s Farm City Days will return Oct. 16–17 with a “Rock Around the Clock” theme and two days of activities celebrating agriculture, community and local heritage. Friday’s festivities include a community dinner and children’s pedal tractor pull hosted by Farm Bureau. A&W will... Read More.