Iola News & Sports

Salvador Perez is the Royals Home Run King as they reverse fortunes in Detroit; The Chiefs are back in Training Camp; LeBron makes his choice for season 24.

The Royals fall in a close battle; The Basketball Tournament continues with big games tonight; KSHSAA is searching for officials for 2026-27.

The Royals secure another series win; Summer workouts for high school teams in the area; LeBron update.

A new serve screen rule in high school volleyball; The Royals open with a win against the Giants; The Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball; NBA fans await a decision from LeBron.

A new World Cup champion is crowned; The Royals suffer a big loss on Sunday; NBA offseason update.

Concrete patching underway on US 169 south of Humboldt, one person injured in Thursday morning crash near Bronson, Events continue today for the Erie Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion and Woodson County Fair, Iola City Council approves Allen County Fair requests, issues dealing with patient insurance at NMRMC being dealt with, Anderson County Historical Society celebrated Arthur Capper Birthday Saturday, and benefit fundraiser Saturday in New Strawn. 

A look at Crest High School football this coming season; The World Cup Final is set; The ESPYs were held Wednesday night.

Cornstock announces date change, featured act; two injured in three vehicle crash Wednesday morning on US 169; Iola Municipal Band's Topeka concert is tonight; Iola City Council approves vac truck purchase; candidate forum tonight in Chanute; Allen County Democrats hosting two candidates tonight; registration underway for Burlington/New Strawn city wide garage sales; speed limit reduction on West 7th in Chanute made permanent

 Another win for the American League in the All-Star Game; World Cup Semifinals underway; LeBron James free agency update.

Thrive Allen County's Camille Lavon discusses help for businesses impacted by road construction, Iola City Councilman Max Grundy resigns, Garnett Public Library hosting program on the music of the Little Balkans Thursday, Chanute City Commission approves several event requests including a re-scheduled one, Woodson County Fair pre-events continue today, Humanity House hosting diabetic cooking class Saturday 

Jac Caglianone competes in the Home Run Derby; World Cup semifinals start Tuesday; Iola High School field turf project moving along.

No Allen County Commission meeting today, Garnett City Commission is meeting tonight, Chanute City Commissioners approve vendor regulation changes for Santa Fe Ball Fields, Boil water advisory for Allen County RWD 10, update on US 54 project in Iola, Traffic signals at Garnett intersection on flash for chip seal project. 

The Royals are limping into the All-Star Break; An update on NBA Summer League; World Cup semifinals start Tuesday; New Grand Slam champions crowned in tennis.

Stories on today's meeting schedules, midweek events the 153rd Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion in Erie, and Se Kansas on the edge of a heat dome this week.

The Royals finish their series in New York with the Mets; NBA Summer League update; Wimbledon winding down.

Boil water advisory issued for part of NE Wilson County, Equipment updates provided to Allen County Commission, Children's Summer Theatre Workshop begins Monday, early events for Anderson and Coffey County fairs, and fundraising for a new Santa House in Iola underway

The Royals fall in New York; World Cup quarterfinals; NBA Summer League update; Wimbledon rolls on.

Iola Municipal Band to present preview of Topeka show tonight, lightning strike damages equipment at Allen County 911 Center, Stash the Stigma Friday at Humboldt Speedway, Wesley UMC commodity distributions won't resume until September at the earliest, Fundraiser concert for Humanity House Saturday night, 

The Royals win a high-scoring shootout Tuesday night; The World Cup Round of 16 finishes; Wimbledon quarterfinals roll on.

Allen County Commissioners make additional cuts for 2027 budget, Humboldt Native to lead Kansas Highway Patrol southeast Kansas troop, Iola Police release weekend activity, Yates Center to mark America 250 this evening as part of their Farmer's Market, Craw-Kan crews to begin work today in Bronson, Community Corrections Director reappointed to Kansas Supreme Court Committee. 

The Royals break out the bats against Philly; The United States dream ends at the World Cup; NBA Summer League continues; Wimbledon quarterfinal matches are underway.

Allen County Commission and Garnett City Commissionto discuss budgets tonight, funnel cloud spotted Monday night in the Iola area judged harmless, Allen Community College HOSA students win national awards, Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program begins Thursday, wheat harvest winding down. 

The Royals win on Sunday; Team USA will have their leading goal scorer back for tonight's matchup against Belgium; NBA Summer League is underway.

Chanute woman dies in Friday crash, four others die in 4th of July weekend accidents, grant awarded for Yates Center project, Erie man granted community corrections in child pornography-related case, Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas issues statement of SSPX excommunications. 

Your Community Foundation opens grant cycle, Centerville man killed in car crash in Linn County early Thursday, Bridge repairs to begin next week on Delaware Road at US 169 near Humboldt, state tax credits awarded for Miles Field project in St. Paul, and numerous area events for the 4th of July 

The Royals are shutout by the Rays; USA Soccer advances in the World Cup; NBA offseason moves continue.

Fireworks tonight in Iola as part of American Legion baseball, Familiarization tour to SE Kansas called a success, Iola Municipal Band concert tonight to feature a patriotic theme, Allen County Commissioners continue budget discussions, Kansas Farm Bureau announces Kansas House endorsements. 

The Royals fall at home; A new eligibility rule in the NCAA; Dean Wade finds a new home in the NBA;  Team USA is back on the field in the World Cup tonight. 

Allen County Tax Sale brings in $341,000 with a complaint brought to the Commission Tuesday as they hear equipment updates, Chanute USD 413 Board to have reorganization this evening, Toronto Days events continue Thursday as Booster Club ice sales are halted, Fundraiser Ice Cream Social Friday night in Humboldt, and we'll hear from Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Curt Skoog. 

The Royals are back on the field tonight; KU basketball prepping for next season; The US continues play in the World Cup Wednesday; Some NBA offseason moves are happening.

New Magistrate Judge named for Allen County, suspect in fatal March shooting in Humboldt enters plea, Allen County Commissioners to meet with SEKMHC official this morning, Neosho County Commissioners to again discuss alternative energy today, Garnett City Commission to work on budget tonight, and speeders beware in Allen County. 

The Royals salvage a game in Chicago; KU basketball summer update; World Cup knockout matches are underway; East beats West in the Shrine Bowl.

Heat alerts up across southeast Kansas for much of this week, Enhanced funding for Critical Access and Rural Emergency hospitals announced by Senator Jerry Moran, Marmaton Valley USD 256 approved teacher contract and other raises, grand marshals named for Toronto Days,

The Shrine Bowl is Saturday; A tough day for the Royals offense; USA Soccer falls, prepares for round of 32.

Heavy rain causing flooding issues in parts of southeast Kansas, Iola Municipal Band concert postponed to tonight, Bowlus Fine Arts Center Summer Theater Camp performances today and Saturday, Iola City Council agreeable to bare knuckles fighting, Movies on the Square tonight, Smash the Stigma this evening at Humboldt Speeday, Libertyfest Saturday in Garnett. 

The Royals fall in Tampa; World Cup matches roll on; The Shrine Bowl is coming up this weekend

Flood watch up for southeast Kansas with severe storms possible, Iola Police Chief discussed bike safety concerns with City Council, Allen County Commissioners approve tank truck replacement for Landfill, Iola Utilities office to be closed Friday, Chanute City Commissioner approved street closings for business celebration, ACARF to have Chicken Annie's fundraiser Friday, Thursday night on the Square includes an island themed Iola Municipal Band Concert. 

A Royal offensive outburst; The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books; Group play continues in the World Cup

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, and Kansas unemployment rate drops in May

Allen County Commission to discuss 2027 budget today, Garnett City Commission tonight to consider RHID proposal, Chanute City Commission discusses food vendors at the Santa Fe Ball Fields, new date set for Allen County Fair Demolition Derby, Humanity House selling t-shirts as a 10th anniversary fundraiser, Kansas wheat harvest past the halfway mark. 

 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