Iola Mayor Steve French will reach out to Allen County officials to talk about recycling. There, members of the Allen County Recycling group will present a proposed joint city-county recycling project. The Allen County Recycling…

Allen County has taken a step forward in storing energy.  On June 10, Allen County commissioners approved a resolution that allows for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The facilities store electrical energy in batteries for…

Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness appeared before the county commissioners Tuesday morning to clarify a lingering question: Who is responsible for the county’s 500-foot communications tower at the landfill? Originally proposed in 2018 by then-Sheriff…

Allen County Commissioners were given a heads up Tuesday morning on an upcoming recycling proposal. Steve Strickler, a longtime recycling volunteer, spoke with the commission on what he envisions as a joint effort between the…

The slashing rains that hammered the region earlier this week has Allen County Commissioners seeking help elsewhere to repair a leaky courthouse roof. While the roof is still under warranty with Boren’s Roofing of Iola,…

Allen County’s airport is “The Little Engine that Could.” Beginning in the 1920s, the airport was situated on 29 acres on North Cottonwood across from Highland Cemetery and was under Iola’s domain. After World War…

Ongoing disagreement about hangar rental rates at the Allen County Airport have resulted in a business owner ending his relationship with the county.  “He’s through with the county and the problems he has with the…

An unexpected security upgrade at the Allen County jail and courthouse was discussed at the county commission meeting Tuesday morning. Sheriff Anthony Maness informed commissioners of the upcoming installation of a new security system that…

In a show of support, commissioners Tuesday proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. Donita Garner, Child Advocacy Center Coordinator for Hope Unlimited, led a group of representatives from several agencies in making a presentation…

Tuesday’s evening meeting of the Allen County Commission saw an impressive turnout. The commission meetings are typically held at 8:30 a.m., but commissioners have decided to try a monthly evening meeting at the request of…