The lifeline of Allen County’s emergency response system is getting a long-overdue upgrade. After nearly two decades of nonstop use, the county’s 911 dispatch consoles — specialized workstations that handle thousands of calls and keep…

For Allen County residents who depend on a ride to the doctor, the grocery store or even work, the future of public transportation may soon look different. County commissioners on Tuesday weighed whether to continue…

Recycling in Allen County was once again the focus at Tuesday’s county commission meeting, as longtime advocate Steve Strickler urged commissioners to partner with the City of Iola and finally put dedicated staffing in place…

At Tuesday night’s Allen County Commission meeting, Sharla Miller presented commissioners with a story both personal and urgent. Miller lost her son to suicide six years ago, and since then has devoted herself to prevention…

The future of recycling in Allen County may soon look very different, as county commissioners continue to weigh how the county and City of Iola can work together to sustain a program. At Tuesday’s Allen…

The first domino to approve a countywide recycling program fell in place Monday when Iola Council members voted to add an employee dedicated to recycling efforts. But with that decision remains several unanswered questions, including…

A proposed countywide recycling plan is in front of Iola and Allen County leaders, and will be discussed when Iola City Council members meet next week. The proposal, developed by the local nonprofit Allen County…

The Allen County Commission met briefly Tuesday morning, receiving a series of departmental updates ranging from roadwork progress to emergency management transitions, and approving several community requests. Public Works Director Mitch Garner reported repairs to…

Allen County Commissioners blended routine procedures with a shift in funding priorities at their meeting Tuesday night.  After approving revenue hearings for rural fire and sewer districts, commissioners unanimously adopted the county’s 2026 budget —…

A ray of hope broke through the discussion Monday evening when Corey Schinstock, assistant city administrator, assumed the responsibility of working with volunteers to devise a countywide recycling plan. Up until then, it appeared it…