Bingo! Locals have a chance to make history Friday afternoon when a group attempts to organize a world-record Bingo event.  It’s the first test of a new partnership between Thrive Allen County and Televeda, a…

It’s probably not surprising, but most Allen County families can’t afford to build a new house.  Another fact: Allen County’s housing vacancy rate is much higher than the state’s.  Those are some of the findings…

Just breathe. April Jackson remembers the time her son took a yoga class as part of an after-school program. She noticed a difference in the way he reacted to a problem. Instead of getting angry…

A group that has been asking local residents how to create a better Allen County will offer a “last chance” to share ideas next week. Atlas Community Studios, a small company based in Des Moines,…

Think of it as a theater production. The curtain opens on a young man, following a trail through the woods. Along the way, he meets a romantic interest, ends up in a new place and…

If the county is going to buy land for future housing development, a developer needs to be found first. That was the general consensus of Allen County Commissioners, who got more clarification about a recent…

It’s a lucky problem to have, but county commissioners came to the realization on Monday that it isn’t easy to give away $2.4 million.  And it will be especially difficult considering they’ve already had requests…

There’s a lot to like about a plan to start a land bank in Allen County, but commissioners were taken by surprise by a proposal from Thrive Allen County and said they have too many…

It’s about time to make a decision on who will help the county disperse $2.4 million in federal relief funds. Commissioners plan to take some time Monday to discuss administration of the American Rescue Plan…

Know what your town needs? Have thoughts about what’s vital to creating prosperity in your neighborhood? Two community-development organizations would love to hear you out. A digital survey offers residents a chance to answer those…