The Year of Allen

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January 26, 2023 - 5:18 PM

Iola Mayor Steve French, left, reads a proclamation Monday announcing 2023 as The Year of Allen Community College, in recognition of the school’s 100th anniversary. Shown with French is ACC President Bruce Moses. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

Allen opened as Iola Junior College in 1923, in the third floor of Iola High School, before later becoming known as Allen County Community College after its new campus on North Cottonwood Street opened in 1970. The college has a number of special events in store this year to celebrate the school’s centennial.

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