A proposal by Thrive Allen County first mentioned in April may have gained ground Wednesday night when a group of about 30 local citizens came to learn about VISIT Allen County. John Brocker, county commissioner,…

A group focused on political action meets tonight to discuss recent elections and plan steps to form its own chapter of the Kansas League of Women Voters. A group of about eight has been working…

Allen County commissioners, following their practice for decisions of consequence, will vote next week on a request handed them Tuesday morning for a $50,000 grant to help fund a Thrive project to draw visitors to…

Saturday’s dedication of a new hiking and biking trail south of Iola included a lesson on the value of perseverance. John McRae, former Iola mayor and on the board of Iola Industries, told a gathering…