Iola, Kansas

Iola (pronounced ) is a city along the Neosho River in the northwestern part of Allen County, in southeast Kansas, in the central United States. In 2010, 5,704 people lived there. Iola is the county seat of Allen County. It is named after Iola Colborn.
Geography.
Iola is at (37.923, -95.400). The city is along the eastern bank of the Neosho River. it is between Deer Creek, to the north, and Rock Creek, to the south, with Coon Creek going through the city. U.S. Route 54 goes through Iola along Madison Street. It interchanges with U.S. Route 169, which goes near the east side of the city. The smaller cities of Gas and La Harpe are a few miles to the east along US-54. The tiny city of Bassett is near Iola's southern border. The city of Humboldt is about to the south along US-169.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water.
Climate.
Iola has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Iola has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
People.
2010 census.
In 2010, there were 5,704 people, 2,357 households, and 1,418 families living in Iola.
Culture.
Iola has its yearly Farm City Days in mid-October. It's a celebration. It has a parade and a carnival. It started in 1971 when Stanley Dreher, Gary Parker, and Leon Catron tried getting people to go out to the farm. The reason for the event is to show appreciation to its farm-town qualities.
Transportation.
Bus service is provided north towards Kansas City, Missouri and south towards Tulsa, Oklahoma by Jefferson Lines (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).
Allen County Airport is three miles south of the city. City bus and rail service have stopped.
Media.
The "Iola Register" is the local newspaper. It publishes on weekdays and Saturday.