After three attempts over as many years, Iola has received word that two of its three abandoned elementary schools will be able to be converted into living facilities.  The $20 million project will provide 49…

Camille Lavon may be new to Allen County, but she’s no stranger to economic development. She’s bringing a wealth of experience and a listening ear to her new role as economic development director for Thrive…

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…

With the filing deadline for seats on local city councils fast approaching — June 2 — it’s time to do some personal inventory. “Do I have gifts that can be of service?” “What do I…

Navigators, who serve as a guide to help people select and enroll in health insurance plans on the federal marketplace, are likely to be harder to find in Kansas because of federal funding cuts. Those workers…

“If you’re patient with us,” Brett Blackburn promised Friday, “we’re going to build a beautiful building for you.” Blackburn spoke in Iola Friday, as development at Lehigh Portland State Park is entering its next phase, …

LAHARPE — LaHarpe residents will get a chance Tuesday to sound off on their hopes, concerns and questions about the town’s future. A community conversation, hosted by Thrive Allen County, begins at 6 p.m. at…

Reliable public transportation in Allen County is as essential now as it has ever been.  Jeff Keithly, President of Allen Regional Transit (A.R.T.), attested to this Tuesday morning while giving an overview to county commissioners…

Last August, Thrive Allen County was awarded an $11.9 million grant to fund a statewide Navigator program over the next five years, designed to enroll otherwise uninsured residents into the Affordable Care Act health insurance…

“The general goal of economic development is to provide a community with the resources necessary to retain and increase its population,” summarized Jared Wheeler, Thrive Economic Development Director, in his annual report to Allen County…