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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.

Lead Action Levels Exceeded in Some Iola Water Samples

Friday, October 3

IOLA, Kan. — Some water samples taken in the city of Iola have exceeded action levels for lead.The city in a statement late this morning said more than ten percent of samples taken between June 1st and September 30th exceeded action levels for lead.Corrective... Read More.

Elevated Nitrate Levels Found in Canton Water

Wednesday, July 23

CANTON, Kan. — The City of Canton has issued a drinking water warning due to high levels of nitrates which could be dangerous for infants and some other individuals. Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Tuesday, June 17

Reno County, Kan. (June 17, 2025 – Revised from March 13, 2025) - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 2, 2025. The... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Thursday, March 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 13, 2025 – Revised from December 10, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 3, 2024. The... Read More.

USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, Announces Significant Wage Increases Across All Staff Levels

Tuesday, August 13

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Aug. 12, 2024) — USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, is proud to announce significant wage adjustments following the successful settlement of the professional negotiated agreement on August 12, 2024. These changes reflect the district's commitment to remaining competitive in... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 12

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 11, 2024, Revised from December 13, 2023) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Thursday, December 14

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – December 13, 2023 – Revised from September 12, 2023 Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Water

Wednesday, June 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen again above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 6, 2023. The level tested at 11.2 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and... Read More.

City of Arlington Water Supply Shows High Nitrate Levels

Thursday, May 4

ARLINGTON, Kan. – The City of Arlington has issued a public notice regarding nitrate levels in the city's water supply. A sample tested on April 18th showed a nitrate level of 11 milligrams per liter, which is above the federal nitrate standard of 10... Read More.

Ogallala Aquifer Water Levels Continue Decline

Wednesday, March 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - The Ogallala Aquifer declined by an average of nearly two feet across western and central Kansas this past year. That’s roughly twice as much in 2022 as in the previous year. The ongoing drought has pushed farmers to use more water... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Rural Water District 101 Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 6, 2023. The level tested at 10.5 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal... Read More.