1950 - 1953 Korean War. County Agricultural Extension Council organized. Extension Service is operated by the Council. The Council employs and extension agricultural agent and extension home economist. Their duties include working with Extension Homemakers Units and 4-H Clubs.
Flood devastates the county.
1952 New Allen County Hospital in Iola opens. 1955 County Centennial celebration held. Boyhood home of Major General Frederick Funston near Carlyle is opened by Kansas State Historical Society as a museum. Iola Industries, Inc. started to promote industrial development. Present Kansas National Guard Armory is built on North State Street in Iola.