🌱 Why Iola police are seeking charges after a ditch bomb scare

Good day Iola! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Iola police are seeking charges after a ditch bomb scare
• How did Iola’s hoops teams fare in Tuesday’s statewide action?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 48, low: 38.
• Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 52 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iola police search for suspect after possible bomb found (fourstateshomepage.com) — Iola police are investigating a possible explosive device found in a roadside ditch near Cottonwood and Buchanan Streets on December 14, which was safely removed by state bomb technicians. Officers have identified a suspect and executed a warrant in the 600 block of North Cottonwood, and they’re now seeking criminal explosive-use charges through the Allen County Attorney’s Office.
   

• Tuesday Statewide Scores (greatbendpost.com) — Iola basketball fans can see how their teams stacked up in a full rundown of Tuesday’s statewide boys and girls scores, including Burlington’s 67–33 win over Iola. The long list offers context on how area and league rivals performed across Kansas.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Iola

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Humanity House Annual Christmas Celebration — Humanity House Foundation
  Humanity House Foundation, 110 East St, Iola
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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• WR (JVB & VG) @ Cherryvale
  Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749

Monday December 22

• City Council Meeting (Canceled)
  Iola, KS Calendar , 510 Park Avenue , Iola

Thursday December 25

• City Offices & Facilities Closed for Christmas Day - This includes trash service.
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Friday December 26

• City Offices & Facilities Closed for Day after Christmas - This includes trash service.
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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• KANSASWORKS Mobile Unit @ Iola
  Veterans Administration (VA) Clinic , 1408 East St , Iola
  11:00 am
• IMS Girls Wrestling - League Tourney @ Oz
  Crossroads Alternative School Iola, KS 66749
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• WR (JVB & VG) @ Cherryvale
  Iola USD 257 Iola, KS 66749

Monday December 22

• Chanute City Commission Meeting
  Memorial Auditorium , 101 S Lincoln Ave , Chanute
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Opaa! posted a job opening for Kitchen Staff 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.

🗞 Nearby News

Chanute

• Chanute students win Shark Tank challenge (iolaregister.com)
• Basketball Recap: Overland Christian Skates Past Chanute Christian with Ease (maxpreps.com)
• Robert David Bixby, Jr. (johnsoncountypost.com)

Ottawa

• Ottawa, Kansas, offers $6,000 cash to attract new residents to the small town (kshb.com)
• Headlines for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (kansaspublicradio.org)
• Basketball Recap: Paola Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com)

Ok Iola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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