Iola News
Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season
Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week
By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100...
TRACTOR SAFETY for 14 and 15-Year-Olds, Registration is Open
By Rod Schaub, K-State Research and Extension Frontier District The Marias des Cygnes and Frontier Extension Districts will be hosting a Hazardous Occupation Training (H.O.T.) class. This class is required for 14 and 15-year-old youth who want to operate...
Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving
By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition...
National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024
The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The...
Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions
By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in...
Damage Information Sought by Area Emergency Management Officials
By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Emergency Management officials around the area are asking anyone who had flood or other damage from the weekend storms to contact them. This is part of the process that could lead to disaster declaration...
Tetanus Shots Offered to Individuals Affected by Flooding
By SEK Multi-County Health Department SOUTHEAST, Kan. — SEK Multi-County Health Department is offering free tetanus shots for individuals affected by the recent flooding. Tetanus shots will be available to impacted residents as well as first responders, volunteers,...
Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3
By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will...
Friday Tornado Damage Survey for SE Kansas
By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — The National Weather Service has completed assessments on the tornadoes of Friday.An EF2 rating was given to a tornado that touched down at 3:32 p.m. west of Buxton in Elk County and ended...
Update: Saturday Rainfall Leads to Significant Flooding Issues
By Lucky Kidd UPDATED POST:SOUTHEAST Kan. — The Neosho River at Iola was at 19.86 feet as of 4 p.m. near crest and a little over a foot below the moderate flood level. It's forecast to fall below the...
