Iola News

Heavy Rainfall Thursday and Friday Morning Cause Flooding Issues in Southeast Kansas

Friday, April 26

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Very heavy rainfall Thursday into Friday morning caused flooding issues in parts of southeast Kansas, with the potential for additional heavy rainfall through the weekend. The highest rainfall totals locally were in Anderson, Bourbon and Linn Counties. The National Weather... Read More.

Backyard Chickens to Remain Banned in Iola

Tuesday, April 23

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A motion to approve an ordinance to allow chickens on residential lots in Iola, which has been discussed at a number of recent meetings, failed on a 4-4 tie vote. Under state law, passage of an ordinance requires a... Read More.

2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report Released

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/. Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes... Read More.

City of Garnett Refuse Service Routes on Tuesday and Wednesday Changing May 6th

Monday, April 22

By Brenna Eller GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett Tuesday and Wednesday Refuse Service routes are going to change, beginning May 6th. All residents' trash from the west side of Maple Street and south of 4th will be picked up on Tuesdays. The east side... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Friday, April 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in ensuring that our... Read More.

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties. Individuals who earn an associate... Read More.

KHP 2024-06 FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Call for Applications

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol, as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for the Nonprofit Security Grant Programs (NSGP) announces a “call for applications” to the FY2024 State NSGP funding opportunity. This funding opportunity is for physical security enhancements and other... Read More.

Numerous Career Opportunities Available at Commerce Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, April 17

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages Kansas jobseekers and employers seeking new talent to participate in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will take place from 8:00... Read More.

Videos Series Brings Voice to Work Zone Awareness

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. – April 15 through April 19 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. But for Kansas Department of Transportation crews and contract workers, their lives depend on work zone awareness every week of the year. In highway construction... Read More.

Kansas Kidwind Teams Advance to National Competition

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Corporation Division TOPEKA, Kan. — The winners of last weekend’s Kansas KidWind State Finals are now gearing up for their next challenge – the World KidWind Challenge scheduled for May 5-8, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. To qualify for the world competition, teams... Read More.

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Kansas

Monday, April 15

By the American Pickers TV Show, Cineflix Productions KANSAS — The American Pickers are excited to return to Kansas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores... Read More.

Boys State of Kansas Offering College Credit, Scholarships for Attendees

Monday, April 15

By the American Legion Boys State of Kansas KANSAS — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas has announced a partnership with Kansas State University to offer attendees of the leadership program three hours of college credit at a significant discount. This year’s ALBSK will... Read More.