Tag: Allen County

Allen County commissioners want more information before they consider a request from an Iowa group to propose solar regulations. Terry Call, the county’s zoning director, told commissioners about a proposal from the Center for Infrastructure…

CASA of the 31st Judicial District hosts their Father’s Day Charity Golf Tournament tomorrow.  The event is a fundraiser for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program that serves abused and neglected children through the court…

It took several phone calls, but the county got an answer about when dust control efforts will begin. Mark Griffith, road and bridge director, told county commissioners Tuesday he finally was able to confirm that…

A delinquent property tax sale on Thursday morning added another $130,000 or so to the county’s budget and brought 56 properties back onto the active tax rolls.  More than 100 potential buyers attended Thursday’s sale…

Mark Griffith, Allen County’s road and bridge director, is frustrated with a delay in dust control efforts. Griffith hired a Kansas City company to spread calcium chloride on some local roads to control dust, but…

A litany of area high school athletes impressed at playoffs and state competitions this spring.  Vote for your favorites on our website. Boys Trey Sommer — Humboldt baseball  Sommer impressed most on the diamond at…

After a day of “positive” negotiations, Iola and Allen County are on the precipice of a new ambulance agreement. Iola City Council members agreed to terms Wednesday of a new five-year contract to have Iola…

Allen County residents who are 60 or older can benefit from a wide variety of services, from free meals to legal help to caregiver support and even in-home care. Kathy Brennon, director of the Southeast…

Allen County and Iola officials plan to meet at 8:30 Wednesday morning to discuss a contract for ambulance services. The meeting was expected to be conducted almost entirely in executive session, which means the discussion…

ERIE — The Allen County Special Olympics team participated in the Erie Track Meet on May 3. Ty Johnson, Casey Riebel and Ian Webber competed for the local team.  Johnson took first place in the…