Right now, local pastures are a tinderbox. Hence emergency management director Jason Trego said that due to high winds, the threat of grassland fires on Tuesday was an “extreme danger,” and today the danger is…

Allen County’s newest transportation program is facing a delay. Lisse Regehr, CEO of Thrive Allen County, briefed Allen County commissioners at their meeting Tuesday on the program’s challenges of hiring a driver for the new…

This week Iola received $350,000 to buy a new fire engine. Or half of one. Fire engines these days cost a staggering $700,000. The gift takes the form of a Community Development Block Grant awarded…

A local organization is offering rides to the COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Beginning Thursday, Thrive Allen County will provide transportation to the clinics. Thursday’s is targeted to Allen County residents age 85 and older. The clinic…

New artwork is coming to Lehigh Portland Trails this spring. Kansas City artists Isaac Tapia and Rodrigo Alvarez, aka IT-RA Icons, will paint the piece “Serene Flight” on the privacy wall running along the connector…

Wind farm payments have finally been awarded to local schools via the county, with each district receiving $50,000. Those receiving the awards on behalf of their various educational entities included Kevin Heisler, Humboldt school board;…

Slow and steady wins the race. That was the gist of Jonathon Goering’s discussion with commissioners regarding improvements to the Allen County Regional Airport. Goering, economic development director at Thrive Allen County, said that after…

Iola City Council members will discuss further Monday whether they wish to permanently remove stop lights from the intersection of U.S. 54 and Buckeye Street. The lights will be taken down next week to accommodate…

Bill King has completed his tenure as Allen County commissioner. During his final meeting, fellow commissioners Jerry Daniels and Bruce Symes both praised King’s efforts over the past few years and wished him well. Daniels…

A cynic would say that David Toland’s meteoric rise in state leadership only means he’s left Iola and Allen County in the dust.  His speech at Monday’s swearing-in ceremony as Lieutenant Governor says otherwise: “Every…