Iola News

Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Saturday, March 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 11 of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of... Read More.

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Friday, March 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of. First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Poverty Simulation Event Taking Place in Allen County on April 23, 2025

Friday, March 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACMAT) coalition and Humanity House have announced the new date for the Rethink Poverty Community Action Poverty Simulation event, which will now be taking place Tuesday, April 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the... Read More.

Community National Bank and Trust to Acquire Prairie Bank of Kansas

Wednesday, March 26

Chanute based Community National Bank and Trust is making a further expansion into south central Kansas. Community National, which operates 40 locations in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma including branches in Humboldt and Iola, has entered into an agreement to acquire the parent company of Prairie... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly’s Veto of Bill Ending Grace Period for Mailed in Ballots

Tuesday, March 25

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature Tuesday voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Kansas Senate Bill 4 that ends the grace period for mail ballots to be received requiring all advance ballots to be in to the county clerk or election... Read More.

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirement for U.S. Companies

Monday, March 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 21, 2025) — Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Move-Over Protections for all Highway Drivers

Monday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed on Monday Senate Bill 8, which requires drivers to move over when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights.“Thanks to this commonsense bill, all drivers will now be required to move over or slow down if... Read More.

Updates on Yates Center Health and Rehab Fire

Tuesday, March 18

“We have a long road ahead of us. But one thing this fire has made clear is that we are not alone and we will not easily be broken.” Woodson County Emergency Management Director Johnny Atkin shared those thoughts Tuesday afternoon during a media briefing... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Anderson Co RWD #4

Tuesday, March 18

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Anderson Co RWD #4 public water supply system located in Anderson County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Dust and Smoke

Friday, March 14

A strong low-pressure system is bringing very strong winds into the state this afternoon and evening. These winds are transporting dust and smoke from wildfires in Oklahoma and a few in Eastern Kansas into the area. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range... Read More.

KDHE and Stevens County Health Department Report a Positive Case of Measles

Thursday, March 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County. It is currently unknown whether this case is linked to any ongoing measles outbreaks... Read More.

Moran Man Struck, Killed After Crash on US 54

Thursday, March 13

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Moran man died Wednesday night after he was struck along US 54 after a crash a few minutes before in far eastern Allen County.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Scott Welch was eastbound on 54 about two miles east of... Read More.