Tag: Thrive Allen County
Thrive Allen County interim CEO Bill Maness appeared before Allen County commissioners Monday morning to ask once more for the $50,000 required for the creation of VISIT Allen, an initiative designed to increase tourism in…
Iolan David Toland has been appointed Acting Secretary of Commerce by Gov.-elect Laura Kelly. Toland, CEO of Thrive Allen County, will leave that position Friday. Toland served as Kellys campaign treasurer. In his 10 years…
LAHARPE When Duwayne and Debbie Bearden were mingling with diners at LaHarpes community Thanksgiving meal, they noticed a recurring topic. Do you live next door to me? one diner asked another. I think I…
A creative montage of bicycle wheels designates donors who contributed to the renovation of the Kress Building, now the home of Thrive Allen County, at 9 S. Jefferson Ave. Stephen Gilpin created the display, which…
One of Iolas most historic houses, the long-time home of the Waugh, Yokum and Friskel Memorial Chapel, has been acquired by Thrive Allen County. Now, Thrive will take the next six months or so to…
LAHARPE An engaged citizenry is necessary for communities to survive in todays America, Megan Gilliland contends. If more people are involved in local government, were going to have more trust, said Gilliland, a communications…
A special perk of an awards banquet is the element of surprise. And none was caught more off guard Friday night than former Iola Mayor John McRae who was honored with a Lifetime Service Award…
In the aftermath of a campaign season that pretty much focused on everything wrong with Kansas and the nation, Friday nights Thrive Allen County banquet was a much-needed celebration of things going right. The contrast…
About 350 area residents are expected to seek help getting health insurance this year, creating a bigger burden on the reduced number of Navigators who provide that help. Reduced federal funding for the Affordable Care…
LAHARPE A glimpse at LaHarpe is a glimpse at countless rural communities across America, Harry Lee Jr. noted. Weve got a lot of homes that need replacing, and we need replacement homes, Lee said.…
