Closure of armories in five southeast Kansas towns, part of statewide cost-cutting measures, will boost the Kansas National Guard’s presence in Iola. The Iola armory is home to headquarters and maintenance companies of the 891st Engineer Battalion.
The reorganization means an additional 40 soldiers will train in Iola during monthly weekend drills, boosting the complement to 240, said Capt. Sean Linn, battalion administrative officer and headquarters company commander.
Additional vehicles also will be quartered at the Iola armory.
Armories in Chanute, Garnett, Fort…
Closures help Iola
