Thrive Allen County is presenting an opportunity to learn about the Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) program.  According to Economic Developer Jared Wheeler, the non-profit will host an information gathering meeting Nov. 12 for any…

Infrastructure and housing top the list of priorities for Elsmore residents. The small community held a Community Conversation Oct. 22 to discuss what they enjoy about their town, as well as what areas need improvement.…

The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University projects that the state of Kansas will have a 10% population growth in the next 50 years.  Yes, but: “Our region in southeast…

The small but mighty community of Mildred remains positive about its prospects, Marcia Davis told Allen County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday morning. “They like that it is quiet, that everybody helps each other, and…

Allen County has received a $45,000 USDA grant to go towards housing preservation. The grant is being dispensed via Thrive Allen County to rehabilitate or remodel low and very low income homes.  This is the…

Savonburg residents want to see more action taken towards their goals for improvement. Since they met a year ago, small steps have been made towards what they deemed the top three concerns at the time…

Though they should have declared last Monday a holiday, the staff at Thrive Allen County was too busy to celebrate.  At least there was a bottle of bubbly. After a tense two months, the staff…

GAS — Even when pressed, the townsfolk of Gas found little to complain about nor was their wishlist long.  They are there because they like small-town, countryesque living where the amenities of a larger city…

Maybe the third time will be the charm. Iola school board members voted to extend an agreement with BNIM, a Kansas City development firm, for a third year. The company hopes to convert three former…

At age 25, Pempho Moyo already knows some valuable life lessons.  Top of the list: There are no do-overs for some big moments in life such as bonding with a newborn, or, on the other…