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 development contract for 2026.
The allocation would help fund a full-time position dedicated to establishing a maker space/small business development hub, help prepare for the Lehigh Portland State Park opening and expand business retention and expansion efforts, including establishing an apprenticeship program locally.
Iola is one of four…
