Iola News & Sports

Iola News - May 7, 2026

Threats against five area school districts prompt lockdowns, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center CEO and a second executive terminated, more budget proposals presented to Allen County Commission which grants event request for local church, farmers markets open tonight in Iola and Garnett. 

Sports Report - May 6, 2026

Sports Report 5/6/26 - Allen CC and Neosho Co. CC Softball begins postseason play today, honored by KJCCC; Neosho Co. CC Baseball coach named to Hall of Fame; KU Baseball’s win streak ends at Creighton; KU Softball widely honored by USA Today and the Big 12; OKC Thunder win game one against Lakers; Royals extend win streak against Guardians.
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Iola News - May 7, 2026

Allen County EMS director leaving for another position, Neosho County Commission to discuss data center moratorium today, Senator Roger Marshall makes area visits last week, Yates Center Farmers Market opens for the season tonight, Chanute USD 413 Board of Education meets tonight, and Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson discusses school funding 

Sports Report - May 5, 2026

Sports Report 5/5/26 - WSU Softball Player earns Conference Freshman and Player of the Year honors; KU Baseball Pitcher earns Big 12 Weekly honor; K-State Baseball’s mid-week games canceled; Royals beat Guardians, rematch tonight with Cameron out, Estevez begins rehab assignment; Iola HS Softball today on KIOL; OKC Thunder face Lakers in Game 1 of Conf. Semifinals.
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Iola News - May 5, 2026

Allen County Commissioners to hear more budget requests today, Iola and Chanute Police make multiple arrests over the weekend, Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson comments about the 2026 session and property taxes. 

Sports Report - May 4, 2026

Sports Report 5/4/26 - Allen CC and Neosho Co. CC Baseball and Softball prepare for Region VI Tournaments; KU Baseball sweeps Arizona, moves to Top 10 nationally; K-State Baseball swept by WVU; Wichita State Baseball swept by UTSA; KU and WSU Softball prepare for Conference Tournaments; Royals sweep Mariners, host Guardians.
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Iola News - May 4, 2026

Iola Municipal Band begins rehearsals tonight, SE Kansas Food Festival winners announced, Coffeyville man dead Friday incident where an Ottawa police officer was wounded, Toronto having cleanup month during May, Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour Tuesday, a guiding force behind the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival has passed away.

Sports Report - May 1, 2026

Sports Report 5/1/26 - Allen CC Softball splits with Coffeyville to close regular season; Iola High School Softball on the air today; KU Men’s Basketball earns another commit; NBA Playoffs update; Royals lose series to A’s, head to Seattle.
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Iola News - May 1, 2026

Two events this weekend at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, Southeast Kansas Food Festival in Iola Saturday, Chanute City Commission changes a May meeting date, recycling Saturday in Iola, contractor announced on US 54 reconstruction, Iola City Council approves funds for signage during construction. 

Sports Report - April 30, 2026

Sports Report 4/30/26 - Neosho Baseball splits home finale; NBA Playoffs update - OKC Thunder still await next opponent, Denver Nuggets look to avoid elimination tonight; Royals fall to A’s on Wednesday, look to take the series today.
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