Allen Community College will introduce its new president, Dr. Lyvier Leffler, at a community reception Thursday, Jan. 30. The informal meet-and-greet is from 5 to 7 p.m. at ACC’s Stadler Room. Leffler’s first day on…

There’s a three-letter word to explain why Patrick Matarazzo agreed to direct the Iola Area Symphony Orchestra. F-U-N. “They’re in it for fun,” he said. “Some of these people have been playing instruments for 20,…

Your Community Foundation of Iola celebrated a successful match month, thanks to the support from community members and a substantial matching grant from the Patterson Family Foundation of Kansas City. Wrapping up the 2024 match…

Allen Community College is honoring veterans with a new display at the dining hall.  Flags representing all six branches of the military are hung across the top of one wall, underneath a large American flag.…

Lisa Wicoff was given the green light to pursue three new courses at Allen Community College’s board of trustees meeting Tuesday evening.  Wicoff is dean of the college’s Career Technology Center and Industry Partnerships.  To…

“It feels like I’m moving home, and I’m not even from there,” was Dr. Lyvier Leffler’s response from Houston Wednesday morning at the news of being selected as the next president of Allen Community College.…

Dr. Lyvier Leffler says her heart is with rural communities. She grew up on a farm in southeast Iowa and was the only Hispanic student in her high school. She was also the first person…

Dr. Kori Gregg, the third of four candidates interviewed this week for the president’s job at Allen Community College, admits she wasn’t always the best student. She was a first-generation college student and an athlete,…

Public speaking is terrifying, even for someone with 25 years of teaching communication and speech, Dr. Todd Brand told a room filled with Allen Community College faculty, staff and students. Brand introduced himself Tuesday morning…

The first of four finalists for Allen Community College president made his case Monday with an on-campus visit, public forum and interviews.  Dr. Mark Curtis-Chavez met with about 40 members of the public, including Allen…