Tag: Thrive Allen County
Last spring, Damaris Kunkler wanted to visit with daughter Elysia, a crackerjack track performer for Iola High School, during a track meet at Humboldt. She walked across the infield and approached a covey of orange-and-black-clad…
LAHARPE With steps big and small, LaHarpe has seen several improvements around town in recent years, including community cleanup efforts, several enhancements to the city park, an upgraded electric system and the newly reinstituted…
Thrive Allen County?s latest project will soon bear fruit. Literally. Several Thrive staffers were on hand Tuesday to put the finishing touches on the new Allen County Community Orchard. On top of six apple trees…
Saturday?s LaHarpe Day celebration drew folks of all ages to take part in the annual festival?s resumption LaHarpe VFW members Theresa Yatzbacher, left, and Ed Hoover ride a float in the parade. BY…
LAHARPE After a seven-year hiatus, LaHarpe residents are ready to celebrate once again. LaHarpe Day, an annual celebration last held in 2012, will return with a slew of activities all day Saturday. The festival…
LAHARPE Ever want to be a part of the decision making in your community, but dont know where to start? The League of Kansas Municipalities, partnering with Thrive Allen County and the Kansas Health…
When I first arrived in Iola as a freshman at Allen Community College, the towns size didnt shock me as it did many of my peers from out of state. My family has roots in…
On Monday, members of the board of directors of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce issued a statement in support of David Tolands confirmation as Secretary of Commerce. In a letter addressed to Sen. Julia…
On April 1, Lisse Regehr will take the reins as CEO of Thrive Allen County, replacing David Toland. Regehr has been with Thrive for four years, gradually taking on new and bigger responsibilities. For the…
TOPEKA David Tolands nomination for Secretary of Commerce was given a thumbs down this morning by a vote of 6 to 5 by members of a Senate Commerce Committee. From here, the full Senate…
