Iola News & Sports

Allen County Commissioners looking for $1.6 million in cuts from 2027 budget requests, Garnett City Commission backs off on proposed fowl ordinance after strong public opposition, Crest USD 479 Board having special meeting this afternoon, water slide at Chanute pool likely will be closed for the remainder of the season, US Senator Roger Marshall discusses Iran deal, SAVE act with Kansas reporters,...

 The Royals open a series in Tampa Bay; The NBA Draft starts tonight; The World Cup continues; A national champion is crowned in college baseball.

More heavy rain over the weekend in southeast Kansas, one person killed when tornado hits home north of Wichita, bare knuckles fighting to be discussed by Iola City Council tonight, Chanute Commissioners to look at vendor ordinances, USD 257 Board to act on "bell to bell" electronic devices ban tonight, Moran man killed in weekend motorcycle accident. 

The Shrine Bowl is coming up this week; The Royals finished a series with the Cardinals on Sunday; NBA Draft coming Tuesday;  The US wraps up the Group D championship in the World Cup; the College World Series finishes tonight.

 Salvador Perez makes history; the CWS finals are set to start Saturday; NBA Draft Preview; USA Soccer plays Australia today

Allen County Magistrate Judge candidate to be interviewed June 29th, Allen County Commissioners hear update on landfill tank truck and airport inspection, 620 Day to be marked with event on the Square in Iola, Anderson County Sheriff honored by KEMSA

The Royals avoid a sweep in Washington; Two teams remain in the baseball College World Series; the World Cup continues

31st Judicial District Nominating Commission to discuss Allen County Magistrate Judge vacancy today, County Commissioners hear Road and Bridge update, Events on the Iola Square tonight, Plaza Theatre fundraiser in Burlington Friday to require street closings. 

Another loss for the Royals in DC; The College World Series is down to the final four teams; The World Cup rolls on with the first match in Kansas City.

Body found near Gas may be of missing man, Allen County Commissioners pass on ambulance grant proposal, Garnett to start waterline replacement around square next week, ACC trustees holding training session this afternoon, Thrive Allen County announces scholarship winner. 

The Royals fall in DC; College World Series baseball rolls on in Omaha; KC hosts the World Cup Tuesday night

The 8-Man All-Star Games took place in Beloit; The Royals salvage the series with the Astros; World Cup soccer continues; NBA & NHL champions are crowned.

Search continues for missing Gas man and Severe storms hit SE Kansas Saturday night bringing damage and event postponements. 

The Royals finish a series with the Rangers Thursday afternoon; The World Cup is underway; The Hurricanes pick up a pivotal home win in the Stanley Cup Finals; The NBA Finals resume Saturday night.

Metal building purchase approved for Allen County Airport, NMRMC receives Congressional Allocations for two projects, Allen County Fair Demolition Derby Saturday Night, Harvest Hub in Moran canceled for Saturday, K-105 bridge north of Toronto reopens, Emancipation Day to be celebrated in Iola Saturday 

The Royals short winning streak ends; Patrick Mahomes continues to make money; The World Cup starts today; A historic comeback for the Knicks in the NBA Finals; The Stanley Cup Finals pick back up with an important game tonight.

Allen County Sheriff identifies budget reductions as County Commissioners learn valuation numbers for 2027 budget. Chanute City Manager discusses food truck requests to set up at Santa Fe ball fields, results of HOFNOD event last Saturday, Head Start Roundup in Iola today, and Iola City Council approves event requests. 

Royals start a winning streak; Hurricanes even out Stanley Cup Finals; Knicks & Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight

Allen County Commissioners discuss consultant for EMS sales tax proposal, Iola City Council approves chip seal oil purchase, CRDA director gives Chanute City Commission an update, 2nd US District Judge nominee for Kansas confirmed, and the Neosho River will see minor flooding. 

The historic KU baseball season comes to a close; The Royals open a series with the Rangers Tuesday night; The Spurs get back in the game; Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals coming up this evening.

Allen County Commission to discuss consultant for sales tax vote, Allen Community College Trustees tonight to discuss policies, purchases, personnel and attorney-client matters, Garnett City Commission to chat about chickens this evening, Chanute City Commission sets hearing on RHID project and receives audit report, Congressman Derek Schmidt receives Farm Bureau endorsement, and wheat harvest is...

KU is on the brink of elimination in the NCAA Baseball Tournament; The Royals take a series in Minnesota; The Finals continue in the NBA & NHL; New Grand Slam champs are crowned in tennis.

Iola City Council to consider housing grant proposal and chip seal bids this evening, Humboldt City Council to hear economic development update, Chanute City Commission to set hearing on RHID hearing for downtown project, area school boards meet tonight. Thrive Allen County seeking nominations for 2026 awards, and Humanity House seeks matching grant donations.

The NCAA Softball National Champion is crowned; KU baseball continues their postseason run with the Super Regional round this weekend; The Royals open a 4-game set with the Twins; The NBA and Stanley Cup Finals continue.