Iola News & Sports

Iola Sports Report - June 9, 2026

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.

Iola News - June 9, 2026

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 starting, at least in places. 

Iola Sports Report - June 8, 2026

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 News - June 8 , 2026

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.

Iola Sports Report - June 5, 2026

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.

Iola News - June 5, 2026

Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Saturday in Iola, Garnett marking 30th anniversary of the Prairie Spirit Trail with a car show also taking place, Stark Day Saturday, Allen County Commissioners discuss tanker replacement at the Landfill, grants awarded for bridge projects in three area counties.

Iola Sports Report - June 4, 2026

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches has released their all-state teams; Texas takes an early lead in the NCAA Softball finals; The Royals get a series win; NBA and Stanley Cup Finals update.

Iola News - June 4, 2026

Iola City Band kicks off 2026 season this evening with numerous other events on the Square, Allen County Commissioners discuss potential county spraying for noxious weeds on state highways, Chanute to do limb removal next week, ACC and Iola Public Library hosting Innovation Day Saturday, Iola City-wide garage sales Saturday, next session of Brunch and Business announced. 

Iola Sports Report - June 3, 2026

The NCAA Softball NCS starts this evening; The Royals take a tough loss; The Stanley Cup and NBA Finals are taking center stage.

Iola News - JUne 3, 2026

Allen County Commissioners hear report on alerting issues from early Monday morning storms, Iola Splash Pad dedication today, student recognition big part of tonight's Chanute USD 413 Board of Education meeting tonight, registration assistance available for upcoming entrepreneurial communities conference, Yates Center kids fishing derby Saturday