Iola News

NCCC Honor Society Receives REACH Rewards Recognition

Monday, March 3

JACKSON, Miss. — The Omega Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) on the Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Chanute Campus was recognized for its efforts to bring life-changing benefits and opportunities to students in 2024.“Receiving recognition as a REACH Rewards... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Storm Preparation During Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Monday, March 3

Customers can report and track outages using the Evergy mobile app KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today is the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 3-7). The Evergy service area experiences a wide variety of severe weather during the spring and summer seasons including... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for an Unnamed Tributary West of Neodesha, Kansas

Wednesday, February 26

NEODESHA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for an unnamed tributary west of Neodesha, Kansas from Water Plant Road to its confluence with Fall River.The stream advisory is a result of crude oil being observed on... Read More.

Allen County Commission Considers Expansion, Community Diversity, and Infrastructure Updates

Tuesday, February 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A topic that came up during last year's County Commission elections was raised again during Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting. At that time the idea of expanding the Commission from three to five members was raised along with having commissioners... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Warner Lead Introduction of Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Deployment Grants

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) led 10 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make certain that federal broadband deployment funding will not be considered taxable income.Grants awarded to broadband providers... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation that would permanently authorize and expand the External Provider Scheduling (EPS) Program... Read More.

NCCC Signs Psychology MOU with FHSU

Saturday, February 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — On January 17, Neosho County Community College (NCCC) President Dr. Brian Inbody joined Fort Hays State University (FHSU) President Tisa Mason, Kansas Association of Community Colleges (KACC) Director Heather Morgan, and representatives from the other 18 Kansas community colleges to sign... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Hold Brush Control Meeting March 18

Friday, February 21

Experts to provide guidance on curbing woody encroachmentOTTAWA, Kan. — On March 18th, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss the control of brush, Sericea Lespedeza and Old-World Bluestem in pastures. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Make E15 Sales Year-Round

Friday, February 21

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to allow year-round, nationwide sale of E15.The senators were also joined by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Amy... Read More.

Anderson County Agencies Respond to Heat Emergency at Childcare Facility

Friday, February 21

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — During the recent cold snap, Anderson County Fire and Emergency Management, along with Anderson County EMS, responded to a request for assistance from a local early learning and childcare service experiencing a loss of heat. The emergency call came in... Read More.

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m.This milestone year marks not only the... Read More.

Authorities Seek Vandals Behind ‘Donut Holes’ Discovered in Fields East of Moran and North of Bronson

Monday, February 17

ALLEN/BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. — Authorities in Allen and Bourbon counties are looking for the person or persons who cut “donut holes” into fields discovered Sunday.In Allen County this occurred in the area of 5000 Street and North Dakota Road east of Moran. The Allen... Read More.