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Iola, Kansas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Iola! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See which Iola neighbors just earned degrees from the University of Kansas.
Also on today's calendar: Zero Reasons Why Southeast Kansas ā Summer Retreat & Orientation and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
- Saturday: Sunny and hotter, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Area students earn KU degrees (iolaregister.com subscription) ā Several Iola residents have completed degrees at the University of Kansas, including bachelorās and masterās programs in fields like speech-language-hearing, English, and social work. Graduates from nearby Humboldt, Moran, Colony, and Le Roy are also recognized, showcasing local academic achievements across business, healthcare, and science. 
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Zero Reasons Why Southeast Kansas ā Summer Retreat... ā
Iola Senior High School, 300 E Jackson Ave, Iola
10:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Zero Reasons Why Southeast Kansas ā Summer Retreat & Orientation ā
Iola Senior High School, 300 E Jackson Ave, Iola
10:00 am -
Operations/Work Day
Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749 -
Operations & Planning
Iola Middle School Iola, KS 66749
8:00 am -
1st day classes (K-6 & 9)
Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749 -
1st Day K-6 & 9
Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749
8:00 am -
KANSASWORKS Mobile Unit @ Iola ā
Iola VA Clinic, 1408 East St, Iola
11:00 am -
FULL BAND PERFORMANCE ā
Bowlus Fine Arts Center, 205 E Madison Ave, Iola
7:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
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š Events Nearby
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Operations/Work Day
Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749 -
Operations & Planning
Iola Middle School Iola, KS 66749
8:00 am -
1st day classes (K-6 & 9)
Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749 -
1st Day K-6 & 9
Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749
8:00 am
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tramec Sloan, LLC posted a job opening for Assembler in Iola. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Iola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iola here.
š Nearby News
Chanute
- Kansas Board of Education District 9 republican primary stays close. See results (kansas.com)
- August 4, 2026 Issue, Page 4 of 9 (parsonssun.com)
- August 4, 2026 Issue, Page 2 of 9 (parsonssun.com)
Parsons
- Kansans are up in arms over an underground nuclear site (theweek.com)
- August 4, 2026 Issue, Page 7 of 9 (parsonssun.com)
- August 4, 2026 Issue, Page 3 of 9 (parsonssun.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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