David Lee, who has worn a variety of hats in the public sphere, has thrown his name in the race for an Allen County Commission seat. Lee, of LaHarpe, filed Wednesday to represent District 2,…

Allen County commissioners held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to officially reopen the county. The meeting followed Gov. Laura Kelly’s decision to change the “Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas” from a state-wide mandate to…

Given its pivotal role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuesday’s meeting of the Allen County commissioners began with a funding request from Rebecca Johnson of the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department. The Health Department…

30 Years Ago Nancy Maier, director of the Home Health Agency and director of Older Adult Services at Allen County Hospital, has been named Outstanding Nurse of Allen County for 1990. ***** Dick Works, a…

Following a public forum at Tuesday’s meeting, Allen County commissioners approved moving forward on a grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce in collaboration with Thrive Allen County. Last week, Commerce announced it would offer…

After 22 years in law enforcement along with other forms of public service, Jerry Daniels has filed to run for Sheriff of Allen County. He currently serves as an Allen County commissioner. Daniels joined the…

In order to assist local businesses, especially those who’ve lost employees, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Thrive Allen County CEO Lisse Regehr informed commissioners that a new but “very competitive” grant opportunity had been made available…

Following a vote last week to provide $500 to three area food banks — Allen County Community Pantry (Iola), Humboldt and Humanity House — this week the Commission voted to fund a fourth: Moran PRIDE.…

Tuesday, Allen County commissioners voted to give $500 to three area food banks and left the door open for donating to other banks/pantries as well. “The food pantries have been hit fairly hard, and a…

In general, things are moving fairly slowly regarding county business, with Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive stay-at-home order requiring the Allen County courthouse to remain closed. As commissioners want to abide by the governor’s orders, the…