It took a large portion of the American citizenry more than 150 years to learn about Juneteenth. Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, dating to June 19,…

Mindy Lee, State Marketing Manager for the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC), led Wednesday’s inaugural “Brunch and Business” workshop at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. About a dozen attendees listened to Lee’s presentation on…

Those seeking to be considered for the first round of housing improvement funds, funded through a $1.4 million grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, must have their applications submitted by Friday. Patrick Zirjacks,…

There are two very different projects taking shape this year, courtesy of the America 250 project, a joint endeavor between the City of Iola, Allen Community College and USD 257. The first, a World Food…

David Ball’s dream job runs until July. Whether it lasts beyond that remains up in the air. “If I can stay, I’m gonna try,” said Ball, who serves as director of trails for Thrive Allen…

LAHARPE — Judy Heinrich’s answer was simple, and cut to the heart of a long-winded discussion Tuesday. As residents rattled through a list of dreams for LaHarpe’s future, Heinrich opined that the community needs a…

A flashing light will adorn a four-way stop sign in Carlyle, one of the requests voiced by citizens at a recent community conversation. Marcia Davis, director of community engagement for Thrive Allen County, spoke Tuesday…

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…

Jessica Thompson isn’t often prone to hyperbole. But she can’t help but gush when talking about a housing rehabilitation initiative, made possible through a $1.4 million grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka. “We’re…

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…