Iola News & Sports

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 starting, at least in places. 

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.