Commissioner Bruce Symes retained his seat by a hair after provisional votes were tallied at Tuesday’s county commission meeting. Symes received 353 votes to opponent John Brocker’s 345. County Clerk Sherrie Riebel was assisted by…

Allen County Commissioner Bruce Symes still holds a nine-vote lead over challenger John Brocker in their primary election race. Brocker is vying for Symes’ seat on the County Commission. Both are Republicans. The winner is…

Bruce Symes is seeking a second term as Allen County commissioner, representing  District 3. Symes took office in January 2019 in order to complete the term of Jim Talkington, who resigned the office in 2018.…

A businessman and real estate agent by trade, John Brocker is running for county commission District 3, looking to serve his first full four-year term in office. “I’ve always promoted things that would help Iola,”…

Allen County is completely open for business once more, following a decision by Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday, and given the response of commissioners. In essence, following the governor’s decision, “Ad Astra: A Plan to…

After 22 years in law enforcement along with other forms of public service, Jerry Daniels has filed to run for Sheriff of Allen County. He currently serves as an Allen County commissioner. Daniels joined the…

At a ceremony recognizing the musical, theatrical and journalistic talents of Allen Community College students, those in the journalism program turned the tables on instructor Bruce Symes Friday night by presenting him an award. From…

COLONY — Bruce Symes gave the Communion meditation at Colony Christian Church on having hope in eternity. Those without Jesus are trapped in sin, Symes said. By putting our faith in Jesus, we have hope…

While it was a mixed bag for Republicans elsewhere on Election Night, the GOP easily offered up winners in a pair of Allen County Commission races. Incumbent Jerry Daniels, representing District 1, cruised to victory…

LAHARPE — With six days left before Tuesday’s general election, contenders for two Allen County Commission seats stated their positions at a forum hosted by Allen County Farm Bureau. The five appeared Tuesday evening in…