The old IGA building on North State Street will be demolished within the next five months.
Iola city commissioners were told Tuesday that Iola Industries had a pending contract to acquire the old grocery store, which has sat vacant for the past 20 or so years and fallen into disrepair.
Commissioners had delayed a June demolition hearing until Tuesday, at which time they were told of the pending sale.
Commissioners said they would give the new owners 150 days to have the structure removed.
John McRae, president of the Iola Industries board, told the Register this morning…
IGA building sells, to be torn down
