Tuesday’s evening meeting of the Allen County Commission saw an impressive turnout. The commission meetings are typically held at 8:30 a.m., but commissioners have decided to try a monthly evening meeting at the request of…

The Allen County Commission will hold its first evening meeting at 6 p.m Tuesday, instead of its normal 8:30 a.m. gathering. The Commission is looking at hosting evening meetings once a month with the hope…

Advance voting is underway at the Allen County Courthouse. A drop box can be found in front of the west entrance for those who have received a mail-in ballot. To request a mail-in ballot, visit…

Crews with Marquez Welding & Construction out of Independence are replacing the concrete pad and sidewalk surrounding the Veterans Wall on the courthouse square. The pad had sunk about 2 inches over the ensuing years.…

“Photos can convey a thousand words without a single one being written,” said Kurtis Russell, Allen County Historical Society Director. “From the old cars and entertainment of the Allen County Fair to one of the…

Message received. That’s the response from county and court officials after voters denied a $9.95 million courthouse renovation last month. The proposals called for building a second courtroom, more secure and handicapped-accessible entrances, new office…

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today for city and school board elections, as well as two bond issues. One, for $9.95 million, would renovate the Allen County Courthouse. Another, for voters of the Crest…

A number of local races will be decided Tuesday, most notably a countywide vote on whether to approve a $9.95 million renovation to the Allen County Courthouse. On top of the courthouse vote, Iolans will…

The Allen County Courthouse is going green, again, to honor veterans. This is the second year Allen County will participate in a national effort, Operation Greenlight. The courthouse will be outfitted with green spotlights from…

District Judge Daniel Creitz, center, speaks to a smattering of residents in Moran about an upcoming vote on proposed renovations and expansion to the Allen County Courthouse. County voters will decide the fate of the…