Iola News

Landscaping for Hummingbirds Program Set for March 24

Wednesday, March 12

CHANUTE, Kan. — Feeding hummingbirds is an enjoyable summer backyard activity. Watching them hover to feed and spar with other hummingbirds for feeder space is fascinating and fun. The attractiveness of a yard to hummingbirds can be improved through the use of appropriate landscaping... Read More.

Meeting to Highlight the Biology and Conservation Status of the Monarch Butterfly

Friday, March 7

Expert to discuss biology, show tagging methods and discuss conservation effortsOTTAWA, Kan. — On April 1, 2025, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting focused on several important aspects of the Monarch butterfly. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Neosho County... Read More.

Sens. Moran, King Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Capital for Farmers & Rural Communities

Thursday, March 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today reintroduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This legislation would benefit American families, farmers... Read More.

Celebrate 25 Years of Walk Kansas

Thursday, March 6

Dust off those walking shoes and join the fun and challenge of Walk Kansas, running March 30th -May 24th! This is a team-based program that will inspire you to lead a healthier life by being more active, making better nutrition choices, and learning positive... Read More.

Banners Bring Awareness to National Agriculture Week in Local Communities

Thursday, March 6

OTTAWA, Kan. — Banners celebrating National Agriculture Week—March 16 – 22— have been hung along streets in Garnett and Ottawa to bring awareness to the impact of the local agricultural industry in each community.The ag awareness banner project is in its second year in... Read More.

NCCC Theatre Production Earns Kennedy Center Honors

Thursday, March 6

DES MOINES, IA — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Department of Theatre earned three awards in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 5 festival in Des Moines, IA, on Jan. 19-25. The program was recognized for the Spring 2024... Read More.

PrairieLand Partners, AgriVision Equipment, and Hutchinson Community College Partner Together to Take Agricultural Education to the Next Level

Wednesday, March 5

PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group are excited to announce their partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) as a John Deere Dealer Sponsored School. HutchCC will offer an Agriculture Service Technician program as part of the dealer partnership. The first group of students will... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Cow Creek located Southwest of Pittsburg, Kansas

Wednesday, March 5

Pittsburg, Kan. - Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Cow Creek near the city of Pittsburg and Highway 160. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Pittsburg Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is correcting... Read More.

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Backyard Poultry Meeting

Wednesday, March 5

Free educational opportunity to be offered in Overbrook LYNDON, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District will host a free public meeting for poultry enthusiasts and aspiring backyard farmers on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Public Library in Overbrook. The meeting... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved February Bids

Tuesday, March 4

KANSAS (March 4, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 19, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity... Read More.

Allen County Approves New Ambulance Purchase, Agree to Continue Using Bukaty as County Health Insurance Benefit Manager

Tuesday, March 4

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of a new ambulance, at a cost of just under $228,000. The county is purchasing a demonstrator unit which it can take delivery of in about 2-3 weeks. This will be a gas engine... Read More.