Iola News

Book Distributor Closing Impacting SEK Libraries

Thursday, October 16

The closing of a major book distributor is impacting many libraries around the country including those in southeast Kansas. Baker and Taylor, the largest library wholesaler in the country, announced earlier this month it would cease operations by the end of the year after... Read More.

Allen Community College expands access to career training with ed2go online courses

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is now offering flexible, affordable online learning opportunities through a new partnership with ed2go, a national leader in online education.Through ed2go, students can enroll in non-credit courses and career training programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business,... Read More.

Allen Community College Hosts Family Art Night

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Children in costume filled the Allen Community College Student Center Wednesday evening for Family Art Night, a free community event that welcomed families for an evening of arts and crafts, games, trick-or-treating, snacks, hot dogs and prizes.The Halloween-themed celebration featured stations... Read More.

Picking and Preserving the Perfect Pumpkin

Thursday, October 16

K-State horticulture expert shares tips for extending the life of carved pumpkins MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pumpkins are a popular fall decoration this time of year, not to mention the joy of jack-o-lanterns, a Halloween favorite. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini suggests harvesting or purchasing... Read More.

City of Iola Orders Property Cleanup, Council Addresses City Lead & Copper Levels

Wednesday, October 15

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council adopted a resolution at Tuesday's meeting ordering removal of trash and other debris from a property at 710 North Street. This is the first action of its kind since an ordinance was adopted in late August allowing... Read More.

Free Job and Resource Fair Set for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Wednesday, October 15

IOLA, Kan. — In response to the recent layoffs at Gates, several community organizations - including the City of Iola, Allen County, City of Humboldt, Allen Community College, Iola Chamber of Commerce, Thrive Allen County, and KansasWorks - are hosting a Community Job &... Read More.

K-State Researchers Aim to Reduce Gluten Allergenicity in Wheat

Wednesday, October 15

Technology could lead to celiac-safe wheat without sacrificing bread quality MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers and the state’s farmers are putting their collective support behind a project to reduce the allergenicity of gluten in wheat, while maintaining the grain’s ability for bread and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Statement on Ceasefire in Middle East

Tuesday, October 14

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14 Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement regarding the ceasefire reached in the Middle East."Yesterday, after 738 days, the hostages held by Hamas were finally released, and the horrific war in the Middle East has reached a... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $200K Grant for Mental Health Awareness and Education

Tuesday, October 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness told County Commissioners Tuesday he was notified late Friday by the US Department of Justice the department has been awarded a $200,000 grant for mental health awareness and education.A major focus of this grant is... Read More.

No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety

Tuesday, October 14

Scare away bacteria with these ideas on keeping goodies safe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Factors Influencing Herd Expansion Decisions

Tuesday, October 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As cattle producers across the country evaluate opportunities for herd expansion, Kansas State University beef experts say careful management and long-term planning remain essential for making sound business decisions, even while market signals are shifting. On a recent episode of the... Read More.

Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas

Monday, October 13

Kansas Forest Service specialist shares tips for mitigating fire around the home MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas may not be known as a state that is at high-risk for wildfires, but Kansas Forest Service specialist Shawna Hartman said Kansas ranks in the top five states nationally... Read More.