Jonathon Goering offered up few surprises, but plenty to chew on this week for Iola and Allen County leaders. Goering, economic development director for Thrive Allen County, gave a year in review for 2021 for…

Casey Godinez, a care coordinator with Thrive Allen County, didn’t know much about the “Medicaid coverage gap.” Then she met those who fell into it. “You shake your head because it just doesn’t make sense,”…

Thanks, but no thanks. That’s the message Bassett Mayor Larry Crawford had for commissioners when it came to the offer to put a storm shelter in his community. Commissioners agreed to buy five shelters for…

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…

Jonathon Goering is laying the ground to bring a land bank to Allen County. To get started, county commissioners gave Goering, economic development director for Thrive Allen County, permission to explore a framework for a…

It’s time to recognize some of Allen County’s businesses, groups and people trying to make the community a better place. Thrive Allen County will have its annual celebration at 7 p.m. on Friday. For the…

A countywide transportation plan will continue next year under its current format, commissioners decided Tuesday. A week ago, representatives of Thrive Allen County asked them to consider expanding to round-the-clock coverage in order to help…

In 2018, Allen County paid $1 million for a rock crusher. For a good chunk of its life, the crusher has been in the shop for repairs of one sort or another. This summer, one…

A county transportation plan could expand to round-the-clock coverage to help employees get to work. At least that’s the hope for Thrive Allen County. Representatives asked county commissioners to agree to spend up to $54,000…

Jim Berry, center, places a Hershey’s Kiss to mark a spot on his bingo card Friday afternoon. Also pictured from left are Tina Craft and Barbara Berry, with Brad Berry at right. Thrive Allen County…