Council Meeting videos will begin playing on Cox Cable channel 6, at 11 am on the second day following the meeting. The video will play continuously for approximately 48 hours. This includes special called meetings.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey regarding a merger of city and county ambulance services
EPA Soil Testing
Residents are receiving notice from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding soil testing. These tests are necessary to determine which properties have remaining contamination from the former United Zinc and associated smelter sites. Clean-up efforts for contaminated properties will take place most likely within the coming year.
If you have questions regarding this effort, contact City Hall 620-365-4900 or visit the EPA website
The link to the Tentative Agenda is only available when underlined.
Regular meeting of the City Council at the New Community Building in Riverside Park, every second and fourth Monday of each month.
Welcome to Iola, Kansas
Located in Allen County, Kansas at the US 54 Hwy. and US 169 Hwy. junction, Iola provides a number of opportunities for its citizens. The city is known for the rich community life and deep traditions created by its friendly residents. Iola has one of the largest town squares west of the Mississippi. Population approximately 5704 in the year 2010.
Along with a beautiful town square, Iola boasts of modern, affordable housing, a nearby county airport, a community college, five public parks, including a brand new zero-entry swimming pool facility at it's largest park, Riverside Park. The Recreation Department sponsors various year round activities to fulfil the needs of citizens of all ages.
Iola is a progressive, health conscious community, featuring a modern new water plant which will provide it's citizens with a healthy, trustworthy water source for years to come. Through a cooperative effort between the City of Iola and "THRIVE Allen County", a non-profit organization seeking to improve the quality of life for all Allen County residents, you too, will call Iola"A Town To Come Home To".
We invite you to further explore the choices Iola offers by browsing this site.