HUMBOLDT — An all-male Humboldt City Council took the reins at Monday evening’s first meeting of 2026.  The Council’s former two female members, Cindy Holinsworth and Sarah Hart, did not run for re-election last November,…

On Feb. 6, Thrive Allen County will be hosting a new opportunity for local residents to take part in free digital skills training and earn a free laptop. Two workshops will be offered, one from…

Iola City Council members will consider a request Monday to help fund a new economic development project for Iola and Allen County. Thrive Allen County is requesting a one-time, $15,000 increase to the city’s economic…

Two young Allen County natives are spending the year helping strengthen their home community through Thrive Allen County’s internship program. Jenna Miller, 23, and Henry Lohman, 22, — both graduates of Iola High School —…

The numbers are staggering. Over the past three years, Allen County sheriff’s deputies responded to more than 200 calls related to “significant” mental health concerns. More than half of those calls were for subjects who…

Allen County is full of stars. Perhaps not of the Hollywood variety, or the influencer ilk either, thank goodness, with blue verified badges and constant pleas for attention. Our luminaries are a more humble variety,…

Thrive Allen County representatives asked county commissioners Tuesday evening to free up the final dollars from a state grant that helped bring a long-running housing project in Humboldt to fruition. After years of reports and…

Per tradition, Thrive Allen County is celebrating its 18th anniversary Friday evening by making others their guests of honor.  About 350 have signed up to attend the event at Allen Community College’s gymnasium.  The night…

Iola’s Riverside Park recreation building was abuzz with possibility Thursday afternoon as a countywide job fair, spearheaded by Thrive Allen County and KansasWorks, brought in over 100 area job seekers. The event was planned in…

As a mom with kids in Kansas schools, I see the future of our state every day. I see it every time we talk about college applications, first jobs, and what kind of future my…