Iola, Kansas
Welcome to Iola, Kansas
Established in 1867 and consecutive since 1870, the Iola Municipal Band continues to entertain with its series of Thursday evening summer concerts at the historic bandstand in the courthouse square.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Funston Home
The historic boyhood home of Major General Frederick Funston. Artifacts and furniture on display at the Funston Home include items that were originally at the homestead during Frederick Funston's boyhood, as well as items pertaining to Funston'
Iola, KS Famous HomesThe Old County Jail
Built of limestone, this two story structure opened in 1869, only eight years after Kansas became a state. The prisoners were confined in cells on the bottom floor, while the second floor was used by the jailer and his family as living quarters. It is listed on the
Iola, KS Pioneer HistoryRussell Stover Factory Outlet
In 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stover began a candy business at their home in Denver Colorado, although the candy was originally marketed as 'Mrs. Stover's Candies'. The factory offers a full line of "Only the Finest" Russell Stover Candies including our "First Quality"
Iola, KS OutletsThings to do near Iola, KS
Marais des Cygnes NWR Birding
Birding at Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge is especially good in late spring when over 30 species of warblers migr...
Strip Pits Hunting
Native grass establishments, timber stand improvement, food plots, and shrub planting continue to improve quail habitat. Co...
Mined Land Wildlife Area-Strip Pits Fishing Report
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ACCURATE FISHING REPORTS: This is just to remind you that fishing reports are given with the bes...