In the beginning, Thrive’s annual banquet was intended to solely shine the spotlight on locals who make this corner of the world a better place to live. After 14 years, however, it’s become evident Thrive…

With Allen Community College President John Masterson set to retire, the college is altering its long-term planning process a bit. College trustees approved Masterson’s request Tuesday to institute a “bridge plan” for the rest of…

A special board of trustees meeting to discuss applications received for the position of president of Allen Community College will be at 6 p.m., Oct. 11, in the Spencer Ambler board room. The meeting will…

Oftentimes, the memories gained from playing football have nothing to do with the scoreboard. That was the message Friday delivered to the Iola High Mustangs, from three players who suited up for IHS in generations…

Recent articles in The Iola Register and Osage County Herald have given the impression that enrollment declines have put the Allen Community College Campus in Burlingame in danger of immediate closure.  I wanted to assure…

Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. Feb. 17 to join in the conversation about a proposed activities center at Allen Community College. ACC President John Masterson recommended that anyone who’s interested in the project should…

Just a day after visiting with Allen County commissioners with plans for a new activity center, ACC president John Masterson toured three facilities ? two in state and one in Missouri ? looking for ideas…

ACC president John Masterson took his school’s plans to build a new Activity Center before Allen County commissioners on Tuesday morning in an effort to gauge interest in a potential partnership. “When you go after…

Allen County Area Retired School Personnel met Wednesday at Allen Community College. John Masterson, President of ACC gave a very informative presentation on the enrollment, demographics, financial, expenses, mill levy and assessed valuations and current…