Iola’s EMS chief asked county commissioners to reconsider its plan for buying a new ambulance.  Commissioners last week agreed to join a waiting list for an available Ford Transit that could be used as an…

County leaders are still researching options for tire disposal but said they anticipate changing the current policy in some way. Commissioners have been weighing options for waste tire disposal after Public Works director Mitch Garner…

Dear editor: As we work this summer to finalize the budget for 2024, the Allen County Commission continues to be mindful of the property tax burden being placed on our fellow citizens. To help ease…

Buying a new ambulance isn’t going to be a simple process, Allen County commissioners learned this week. That’s because supply chain issues have made for a lengthy wait to receive the units, Terry Call told…

Prairieland Partners, Iola’s John Deere dealership, plans to build a new facility along U.S. 169 at the northeast edge of town. Iola and Allen County officials gave their stamps of approval Monday and Tuesday, respectively,…

Set the goal, and work backward. That’s how big decisions get made. Otherwise, the details can be overwhelming. At Monday’s Iola Council meeting, Mayor Steve French said Iola needs to recycle its waste. “Do we…

Iola City Council members will hear a request Monday to partake in a joint recycling venture with Allen County. Janie Works, a volunteer with Allen County Recycling, already has approached county commissioners about having city…

The victim in a reported sexual assault case told county commissioners she supports putting cameras in ambulances. Katy Vanatta told Allen County commissioners on Tuesday morning she was the victim in a reported criminal case.…

The county bought new fencing as part of ongoing efforts to contain trash at the Allen County Landfill. Commissioners approved spending $82,700 for a portable fencing system. It will be built on top of the…

It seems as though the news is full of headlines about nothing but bickering at all levels of government. I don’t know about you but at times I want to send them all to their…