April Jackson, Thrive Allen County’s addiction prevention and recovery resources director, asked county commissioners Tuesday to consider helping fund the SEK Recovery Resources Coalition’s recovery house in Iola and continue transportation services tied to those…

Allen Community College is moving forward with plans to expand workforce training opportunities. College officials asked Allen County commissioners for formal backing Tuesday morning as part of a federal grant application.  The Economic Development Administration…

“Be leaders.” That was the blunt challenge Steve Strickler delivered to Allen County commissioners Tuesday as an often tense discussion about recycling once again stalled without action. Strickler, speaking on behalf of Allen County Recycling,…

Thrive Deputy Director Jessica Thompson announced Tuesday morning the organization recently received a $1.4 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka aimed at preserving housing throughout Allen County.  Thompson explained to Allen…

Longtime recycling advocate Steve Strickler is growing weary. He spoke out twice this week, first on Monday night to Iola City Council members, and then again Tuesday morning to Allen County commissioners, about the future…

Allen County could move toward a structured, long-term vehicle replacement plan under a plan presented to commissioners Tuesday by Ken Olsen of Enterprise. Olsen, a senior account executive in Enterprise’s Fleet Management division, Merriam, said…

Undersheriff Nate Jackson outlined a new community engagement effort for commissioners Tuesday morning designed to connect veterans with services and mental health support. Jackson told Allen County Commissioners the initiative grew out of monthly collaborative…

Allen County Commissioners approved the final plat for the Walnut Creek subdivision near Humboldt Tuesday morning, clearing the way for a 39-lot development south of the city. Humboldt’s Joe Works is developing the subdivision on…

Allen County commissioners heard about a new grant opportunity Tuesday morning that could bring up to $20,000 in project funding to local small businesses.  Camille Lavon, Thrive Allen County’s economic development director, told commissioners about…

Bella Rahming notes there are few opportunities to recycle at school — “but it has to start somewhere.” Rahming, a senior at Iola High School, has decided to do her part to help make recycling…