Recently, close to 600 leaders from across the country — representing some of the nation’s largest grant makers, community foundations, and grassroots groups — gathered in Seattle. They joined forces to strategize on how to…

Carefully walking between rows of sprouting plants, Donavan Lawrence gives a tour of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church community garden in Derby, Kansas. The caretaker points out the spiral-shaped herb garden and elevated plots for…

Allen Community College’s board of trustees welcomed back Becky Nilges, Jenny Spillman and Jessica Thompson at their first meeting of the new year Tuesday evening. All three were reelected to their positions in November. In…

When life’s challenges hit, whether it’s a sudden storm, an economic downturn, or a personal crisis, it is often our neighbors who step in first. Communities that thrive are not the ones without challenges, but…

ELSMORE — Elsmore residents are invited to evaluate their community at a community conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County. The format includes discussing positives and negatives, hopes and dreams and the barriers that may impede…

The Iola High School cafeteria was buzzing with ideas and optimism at Thrive Allen County’s “Community Conversation” Tuesday evening. Iolans pulled up chairs, rolled up their sleeves, and got down to business discussing opportunities for…

TOPEKA — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Tuesday the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $758,250 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to Burlingame, Lyon County and Overbrook. According to…

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the Kansas Leadership Center. We regret the error. Racquel Thiesen, a presenter with the Kansas Leadership Center, was the speaker at a session geared to…

LAHARPE — Sure, there are plenty of issues plaguing LaHarpe, and countless other small communities. Some streets remain in various states of disrepair. The city’s aging infrastructure has been addressed in spots — electric upgrades,…

No tricks, just treats.  That’s what can be expected at Scott Moore’s house this Halloween. Since 2012, Moore’s house has been a favorite stop for trick-or-treaters in Iola. And with the whopping amount of goodies…