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County road crews have had a busy summer and next year looks to be just as packed, so commissioners are reluctant to commit resources for an electric line project. NextEra Energy is working on its…

Nine locals engaged in a vigorous debate over taxes, property values and legislation at a budget hearing with Allen County commissioners on Tuesday. Several of those were Allen County farmers and business owners upset over…

A company that recycles used tires has been dumping more than 200,000 tires at the Allen County Landfill over the past six months, prompting county leaders to consider changes to the way it handles or…

Allen County voters could decide whether to approve a courthouse remodel as early as November. Plans call for a new, second courtroom — identical in size and design — to be built to the south…

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…

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…

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…

The county bought new fencing as part of ongoing efforts to contain trash at the Allen County Landfill. Commissioners approved spending $82,700 for a portable fencing system. It will be built on top of the…

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 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…