Iola News & Sports

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Episodes

Thursday May 21, 2026

Area high school postseason sports continue; K-State baseball advances in the Big 12 Tournament; The Royals are swept by the Red Sox; OKC bounces back in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals

Iola News - May 21, 2026

Thursday May 21, 2026

Thursday May 21, 2026

Chanute Police looking for a bear roaming around the area, Allen County Commission informed it won't get a senior transportation grant, another candidate for governor picks a running mate, K-7 bridge reopens in Bourbon County, Humboldt announces summer meal program, Yates Center Days begins Friday.

Iola News - May 20, 2026

Wednesday May 20, 2026

Wednesday May 20, 2026

Allen County Commission pauses discussion on Enterprise proposal, Garnett Celebration of Service Thursday moved indoors. Burlington to have residential brush pickup next Tuesday, Iola Recreation Pitch Hit and Throw tonight, Storm Ready Movie Night Thursday, Woodson USD 366 announces summer meal plans, Iola Community Vacation Bible School registration open

Tuesday May 19, 2026

Sub-State golf took place for many area teams on Monday and Regional baseball, softball and soccer are rolling on. The Royals opened a home series with the Red Sox.  The Spurs and Thunder battle in a classic in the Western Conference Finals.

Iola News - May 19, 2026

Tuesday May 19, 2026

Tuesday May 19, 2026

Allen County Commissioners to hear two more budget proposals this morning, Kansas Farm Bureau president steps down, named Lt. Governor running mate for candidate Vicki Schmidt, Iola to start mosquito spraying tonight, Bronson days will not take place this year. 

Monday May 18, 2026

A recap of State Tennis, KU baseball wins the Big 12, the Royals snap a 6-game skid and the conference finals matchups are set in the NBA Playoffs.

Iola News - May 18, 2026

Monday May 18, 2026

Monday May 18, 2026

Transition plans announced for Ashley Clinic locations, applications now being accepted for magistrate judgeship in Allen County, Severe storms impact Kansas over the weekend, SE Kansas may see storms later today, Sunday fire damages Chanute residence 

Sports Report - May 15, 2026

Friday May 15, 2026

Friday May 15, 2026

Sports Report 5/15/26 - 2-1A Baseball Regional Quarterfinal scores; Allen and Neosho Co. CC Baseball athletes honored by KJCCC; KU Baseball sets school record for conference wins, K-State and WSU fall in final series opener of the season; Royals swept by White Sox.
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Iola News - May 15, 2026

Friday May 15, 2026

Friday May 15, 2026

Agreement finalized for sale of Ashley Clinic, Allen County Magistrate Judge retiring with successor selection process underway, Iola City Council praises Fire Department, 2026 wheat crop to be smallest in decades. 

Sports Report - May 14, 2026

Thursday May 14, 2026

Thursday May 14, 2026

Sports Report 5/14/26 - 3A Baseball Regional Quarterfinal scores, 2-1A Baseball tonight; Royals fall to White Sox; Chiefs schedule released tonight.
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